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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179.40, 505,769.10 and 87,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,179.40, 505,769.10 and 87,861.40 is: 131,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179.40 : 505,769.10 = 87,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179.40/505,769.10 = 87,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179.40x = 505,769.10 × 87,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179.40x = 44,437,581,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,581,202.74/337,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,792.10

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