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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,551.85, 464,612.94 and 259,898.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,551.85, 464,612.94 and 259,898.85 is: 358,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,551.85 : 464,612.94 = 259,898.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,551.85/464,612.94 = 259,898.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,551.85x = 464,612.94 × 259,898.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,551.85x = 120,752,368,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,752,368,801.12/336,551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,792.76

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