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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,087.94, 505,633.86 and 112,447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,087.94, 505,633.86 and 112,447.82 is: 168,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,087.94 : 505,633.86 = 112,447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,087.94/505,633.86 = 112,447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,087.94x = 505,633.86 × 112,447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,087.94x = 56,857,425,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,857,425,275.19/337,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,672.38

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