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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,049.75, 507,154.65 and 110,344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,049.75, 507,154.65 and 110,344.17 is: 165,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,049.75 : 507,154.65 = 110,344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,049.75/507,154.65 = 110,344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,049.75x = 507,154.65 × 110,344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,049.75x = 55,961,558,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,558,915.89/338,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,542.38

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