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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,997.54, 463,513.14 and 215,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,997.54, 463,513.14 and 215,041.86 is: 296,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,997.54 : 463,513.14 = 215,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,997.54/463,513.14 = 215,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,997.54x = 463,513.14 × 215,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,997.54x = 99,674,727,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,674,727,760.04/335,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,653.15

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