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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,248.45, 506,122.20 and 159,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,248.45, 506,122.20 and 159,755.85 is: 239,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,248.45 : 506,122.20 = 159,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,248.45/506,122.20 = 159,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,248.45x = 506,122.20 × 159,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,248.45x = 80,855,982,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855,982,264.87/337,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,751.98

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