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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,989.62, 503,730.99 and 202,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,989.62, 503,730.99 and 202,838.22 is: 304,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,989.62 : 503,730.99 = 202,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,989.62/503,730.99 = 202,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,989.62x = 503,730.99 × 202,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,989.62x = 102,175,897,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,175,897,370.44/335,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,104.33

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