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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,307.54, 507,399.96 and 135,895.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,307.54, 507,399.96 and 135,895.49 is: 203,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,307.54 : 507,399.96 = 135,895.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,307.54/507,399.96 = 135,895.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,307.54x = 507,399.96 × 135,895.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,307.54x = 68,953,366,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,953,366,065.54/338,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,818.59

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