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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,056.98, 505,679.07 and 147,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,056.98, 505,679.07 and 147,483.38 is: 221,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,056.98 : 505,679.07 = 147,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,056.98/505,679.07 = 147,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,056.98x = 505,679.07 × 147,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,056.98x = 74,579,258,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579,258,438.86/337,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,266.03

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