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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,095.15, 505,642.73 and 303,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,095.15, 505,642.73 and 303,269.55 is: 454,904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,095.15 : 505,642.73 = 303,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,095.15/505,642.73 = 303,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,095.15x = 505,642.73 × 303,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,095.15x = 153,346,041,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,346,041,671.52/337,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,904.33

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