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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,184.52, 506,026.24 and 159,691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,184.52, 506,026.24 and 159,691.85 is: 239,655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,184.52 : 506,026.24 = 159,691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,184.52/506,026.24 = 159,691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,184.52x = 506,026.24 × 159,691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,184.52x = 80,808,268,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808,268,228.78/337,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,655.92

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