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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,253.04, 502,236.54 and 304,182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,253.04, 502,236.54 and 304,182.77 is: 454,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,253.04 : 502,236.54 = 304,182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,253.04/502,236.54 = 304,182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,253.04x = 502,236.54 × 304,182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,253.04x = 152,771,701,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771,701,437.28/336,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,335.53

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