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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,811.61, 503,716.88 and 230,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,811.61, 503,716.88 and 230,310.73 is: 345,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,811.61 : 503,716.88 = 230,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,811.61/503,716.88 = 230,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,811.61x = 503,716.88 × 230,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,811.61x = 116,011,401,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,401,194.57/335,811.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,465.72

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