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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,150.20, 505,725.30 and 160,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,150.20, 505,725.30 and 160,003.20 is: 240,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,150.20 : 505,725.30 = 160,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,150.20/505,725.30 = 160,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,150.20x = 505,725.30 × 160,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,150.20x = 80,917,666,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,917,666,320.96/337,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,004.80

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