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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,033.26, 505,560.24 and 147,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,033.26, 505,560.24 and 147,396.06 is: 221,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,033.26 : 505,560.24 = 147,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,033.26/505,560.24 = 147,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,033.26x = 505,560.24 × 147,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,033.26x = 74,517,587,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,517,587,468.65/337,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,098.62

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