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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,639.58, 503,460.72 and 135,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,639.58, 503,460.72 and 135,963.72 is: 203,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,639.58 : 503,460.72 = 135,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,639.58/503,460.72 = 135,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,639.58x = 503,460.72 × 135,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,639.58x = 68,452,392,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,452,392,365.08/335,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,946.13

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