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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,233.20, 507,349.80 and 315,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,233.20, 507,349.80 and 315,925.80 is: 473,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,233.20 : 507,349.80 = 315,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,233.20/507,349.80 = 315,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,233.20x = 507,349.80 × 315,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,233.20x = 160,284,891,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,284,891,444.84/338,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,888.70

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