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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,272.08, 502,717.72 and 110,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,272.08, 502,717.72 and 110,571.28 is: 165,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,272.08 : 502,717.72 = 110,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,272.08/502,717.72 = 110,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,272.08x = 502,717.72 × 110,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,272.08x = 55,586,141,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586,141,779.08/335,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,794.13

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