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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,050.48, 507,075.24 and 135,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,050.48, 507,075.24 and 135,737.68 is: 203,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,050.48 : 507,075.24 = 135,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,050.48/507,075.24 = 135,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,050.48x = 507,075.24 × 135,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,050.48x = 68,829,216,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,829,216,663.04/338,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,606.33

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