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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,240.62, 504,954.48 and 256,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,240.62, 504,954.48 and 256,895.88 is: 384,653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,240.62 : 504,954.48 = 256,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,240.62/504,954.48 = 256,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,240.62x = 504,954.48 × 256,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,240.62x = 129,720,725,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,720,725,499.54/337,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,653.32

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