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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,026.58, 508,682.53 and 211,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,026.58, 508,682.53 and 211,049.99 is: 316,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,026.58 : 508,682.53 = 211,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,026.58/508,682.53 = 211,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,026.58x = 508,682.53 × 211,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,026.58x = 107,357,442,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,357,442,497.63/339,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,663.79

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