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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,429.24, 503,231.34 and 125,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,429.24, 503,231.34 and 125,069 is: 187,636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,429.24 : 503,231.34 = 125,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,429.24/503,231.34 = 125,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,429.24x = 503,231.34 × 125,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,429.24x = 62,938,640,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938,640,462.46/335,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,636.12

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