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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,050.24, 505,624.32 and 137,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,050.24, 505,624.32 and 137,382.72 is: 206,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,050.24 : 505,624.32 = 137,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,050.24/505,624.32 = 137,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,050.24x = 505,624.32 × 137,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,050.24x = 69,464,044,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,464,044,379.75/337,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,094.04

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