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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,252.69, 507,402.72 and 135,848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,252.69, 507,402.72 and 135,848.81 is: 203,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,252.69 : 507,402.72 = 135,848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,252.69/507,402.72 = 135,848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,252.69x = 507,402.72 × 135,848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,252.69x = 68,930,053,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,930,053,165.75/338,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,782.72

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