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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,266.60, 502,899.90 and 322,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,266.60, 502,899.90 and 322,364.20 is: 483,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,266.60 : 502,899.90 = 322,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,266.60/502,899.90 = 322,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,266.60x = 502,899.90 × 322,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,266.60x = 162,116,923,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,116,923,943.58/335,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,546.30

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