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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,157.83, 505,736.75 and 137,493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,157.83, 505,736.75 and 137,493.79 is: 206,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,157.83 : 505,736.75 = 137,493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,157.83/505,736.75 = 137,493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,157.83x = 505,736.75 × 137,493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,157.83x = 69,535,662,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535,662,228.16/337,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,240.69

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