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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,197.28, 505,821.84 and 126,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,197.28, 505,821.84 and 126,830.56 is: 190,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,197.28 : 505,821.84 = 126,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,197.28/505,821.84 = 126,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,197.28x = 505,821.84 × 126,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,197.28x = 64,153,667,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,667,227.43/337,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,255.59

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