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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,007.92, 505,762.94 and 247,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,007.92, 505,762.94 and 247,282.48 is: 371,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,007.92 : 505,762.94 = 247,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,007.92/505,762.94 = 247,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,007.92x = 505,762.94 × 247,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,007.92x = 125,066,313,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,066,313,301.54/337,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,107.94

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