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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,670.44, 507,966.78 and 89,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,670.44, 507,966.78 and 89,371.88 is: 134,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,670.44 : 507,966.78 = 89,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,670.44/507,966.78 = 89,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,670.44x = 507,966.78 × 89,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,670.44x = 45,397,946,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,946,106.15/338,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,047.56

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