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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,262.27, 499,735.07 and 308,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,262.27, 499,735.07 and 308,358.12 is: 459,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,262.27 : 499,735.07 = 308,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,262.27/499,735.07 = 308,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,262.27x = 499,735.07 × 308,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,262.27x = 154,097,368,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,097,368,171.83/335,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,632.29

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