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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,999.31, 504,072.72 and 246,982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,999.31, 504,072.72 and 246,982.95 is: 370,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,999.31 : 504,072.72 = 246,982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,999.31/504,072.72 = 246,982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,999.31x = 504,072.72 × 246,982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,999.31x = 124,497,367,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,497,367,400.12/335,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,528.64

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