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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,169.58, 505,788.24 and 97,289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,169.58, 505,788.24 and 97,289.43 is: 145,943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,169.58 : 505,788.24 = 97,289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,169.58/505,788.24 = 97,289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,169.58x = 505,788.24 × 97,289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,169.58x = 49,207,849,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,207,849,570.30/337,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,943.92

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