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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,342.67, 504,030.23 and 221,877.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,342.67, 504,030.23 and 221,877.52 is: 333,488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,342.67 : 504,030.23 = 221,877.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,342.67/504,030.23 = 221,877.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,342.67x = 504,030.23 × 221,877.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,342.67x = 111,832,977,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,832,977,437.43/335,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,488.66

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