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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,251.40, 502,877.10 and 298,509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,251.40, 502,877.10 and 298,509.80 is: 447,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,251.40 : 502,877.10 = 298,509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,251.40/502,877.10 = 298,509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,251.40x = 502,877.10 × 298,509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,251.40x = 150,113,742,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,113,742,545.58/335,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,764.70

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