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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,041.27, 505,421.64 and 137,226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,041.27, 505,421.64 and 137,226.15 is: 205,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,041.27 : 505,421.64 = 137,226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,041.27/505,421.64 = 137,226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,041.27x = 505,421.64 × 137,226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,041.27x = 69,357,065,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,357,065,783.89/337,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,782.12

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