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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,994.54, 505,351.28 and 137,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,994.54, 505,351.28 and 137,179.29 is: 205,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,994.54 : 505,351.28 = 137,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,994.54/505,351.28 = 137,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,994.54x = 505,351.28 × 137,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,994.54x = 69,323,728,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,323,728,671.98/336,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,711.72

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