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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,664.92, 503,718.24 and 158,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,664.92, 503,718.24 and 158,222 is: 237,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,664.92 : 503,718.24 = 158,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,664.92/503,718.24 = 158,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,664.92x = 503,718.24 × 158,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,664.92x = 79,699,307,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,699,307,369.28/335,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,437.11

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