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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,270.64, 507,429.84 and 135,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,270.64, 507,429.84 and 135,866.88 is: 203,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,270.64 : 507,429.84 = 135,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,270.64/507,429.84 = 135,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,270.64x = 507,429.84 × 135,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,270.64x = 68,942,909,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,942,909,179.70/338,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,809.91

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