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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,367.83, 502,997.06 and 98,655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,367.83, 502,997.06 and 98,655.14 is: 147,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,367.83 : 502,997.06 = 98,655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,367.83/502,997.06 = 98,655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,367.83x = 502,997.06 × 98,655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,367.83x = 49,623,242,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,242,365.63/335,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,966.62

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