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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,158.39, 505,737.59 and 137,494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,158.39, 505,737.59 and 137,494.35 is: 206,241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,158.39 : 505,737.59 = 137,494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,158.39/505,737.59 = 137,494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,158.39x = 505,737.59 × 137,494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,158.39x = 69,536,062,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,536,062,715.94/337,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,241.53

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