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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,416.28, 503,124.78 and 86,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,416.28, 503,124.78 and 86,098.28 is: 129,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,416.28 : 503,124.78 = 86,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,416.28/503,124.78 = 86,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,416.28x = 503,124.78 × 86,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,416.28x = 43,318,178,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318,178,183.38/335,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,147.51

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