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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,995.70, 509,993.55 and 162,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,995.70, 509,993.55 and 162,848.70 is: 244,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,995.70 : 509,993.55 = 162,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,995.70/509,993.55 = 162,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,995.70x = 509,993.55 × 162,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,995.70x = 83,051,786,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,051,786,625.89/339,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,273.05

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