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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,109.10, 505,736.55 and 112,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,109.10, 505,736.55 and 112,431.30 is: 168,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,109.10 : 505,736.55 = 112,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,109.10/505,736.55 = 112,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,109.10x = 505,736.55 × 112,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,109.10x = 56,860,617,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860,617,774.02/337,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,671.26

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