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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,266.80, 506,483.40 and 179,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,266.80, 506,483.40 and 179,802.80 is: 270,015.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,266.80 : 506,483.40 = 179,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,266.80/506,483.40 = 179,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,266.80x = 506,483.40 × 179,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,266.80x = 91,067,133,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067,133,473.52/337,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,015.11

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