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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,608.80, 507,452.40 and 239,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,608.80, 507,452.40 and 239,997.60 is: 359,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,608.80 : 507,452.40 = 239,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,608.80/507,452.40 = 239,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,608.80x = 507,452.40 × 239,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,608.80x = 121,787,358,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,787,358,114.24/338,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,669.80

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