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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,395.69, 507,644.57 and 146,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,395.69, 507,644.57 and 146,322.69 is: 219,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,395.69 : 507,644.57 = 146,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,395.69/507,644.57 = 146,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,395.69x = 507,644.57 × 146,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,395.69x = 74,279,919,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279,919,046.29/338,395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,506.10

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