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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,281.72, 462,310.86 and 244,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,281.72, 462,310.86 and 244,477.48 is: 337,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,281.72 : 462,310.86 = 244,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,281.72/462,310.86 = 244,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,281.72x = 462,310.86 × 244,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,281.72x = 113,024,594,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024,594,029.43/335,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,103.36

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