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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,041.56, 507,122.67 and 113,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,041.56, 507,122.67 and 113,475.12 is: 170,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,041.56 : 507,122.67 = 113,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,041.56/507,122.67 = 113,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,041.56x = 507,122.67 × 113,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,041.56x = 57,545,805,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545,805,832.97/338,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,232.93

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