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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,870.22, 463,481.55 and 201,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,870.22, 463,481.55 and 201,708.30 is: 278,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,870.22 : 463,481.55 = 201,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,870.22/463,481.55 = 201,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,870.22x = 463,481.55 × 201,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,870.22x = 93,488,075,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,488,075,531.87/335,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,345.83

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