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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,993.70, 509,990.55 and 162,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,993.70, 509,990.55 and 162,846.70 is: 244,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,993.70 : 509,990.55 = 162,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,993.70/509,990.55 = 162,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,993.70x = 509,990.55 × 162,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,993.70x = 83,050,278,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,278,098.69/339,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,270.05

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