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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,108.93, 507,212.85 and 101,470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,108.93, 507,212.85 and 101,470.31 is: 152,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,108.93 : 507,212.85 = 101,470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,108.93/507,212.85 = 101,470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,108.93x = 507,212.85 × 101,470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,108.93x = 51,467,045,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,467,045,125.48/338,108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,220.31

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