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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,070.14, 505,607.10 and 112,429.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,070.14, 505,607.10 and 112,429.95 is: 168,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,070.14 : 505,607.10 = 112,429.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,070.14/505,607.10 = 112,429.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,070.14x = 505,607.10 × 112,429.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,070.14x = 56,845,380,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,845,380,972.65/337,070.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,645.56

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