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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,149.76, 502,724.74 and 98,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,149.76, 502,724.74 and 98,492.46 is: 147,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,149.76 : 502,724.74 = 98,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,149.76/502,724.74 = 98,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,149.76x = 502,724.74 × 98,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,149.76x = 49,514,596,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514,596,345.46/335,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,738.72

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