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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,040.67, 505,391.64 and 112,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,040.67, 505,391.64 and 112,322.37 is: 168,427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,040.67 : 505,391.64 = 112,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,040.67/505,391.64 = 112,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,040.67x = 505,391.64 × 112,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,040.67x = 56,766,786,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,766,786,782.99/337,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,427.11

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