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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,215.80, 502,823.70 and 228,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,215.80, 502,823.70 and 228,927.60 is: 343,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,215.80 : 502,823.70 = 228,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,215.80/502,823.70 = 228,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,215.80x = 502,823.70 × 228,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,215.80x = 115,110,222,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,110,222,864.12/335,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,391.40

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