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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,015.26, 701,093.46 and 335,630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,015.26, 701,093.46 and 335,630.84 is: 463,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,015.26 : 701,093.46 = 335,630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,015.26/701,093.46 = 335,630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,015.26x = 701,093.46 × 335,630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,015.26x = 235,308,583,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,308,583,392.84/508,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,191.96

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