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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,092.16, 505,785.76 and 159,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,092.16, 505,785.76 and 159,725.76 is: 239,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,092.16 : 505,785.76 = 159,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,092.16/505,785.76 = 159,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,092.16x = 505,785.76 × 159,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,092.16x = 80,787,014,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,787,014,913.18/337,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,658.54

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