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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,221.46, 505,854.06 and 100,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,221.46, 505,854.06 and 100,588.06 is: 150,888.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,221.46 : 505,854.06 = 100,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,221.46/505,854.06 = 100,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,221.46x = 505,854.06 × 100,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,221.46x = 50,882,878,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,882,878,538.52/337,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,888.61

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