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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,003.70, 504,005.55 and 285,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,003.70, 504,005.55 and 285,265.30 is: 427,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,003.70 : 504,005.55 = 285,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,003.70/504,005.55 = 285,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,003.70x = 504,005.55 × 285,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,003.70x = 143,775,294,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,775,294,422.42/336,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,897.95

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