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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,268.44, 505,890.56 and 84,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,268.44, 505,890.56 and 84,551 is: 126,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,268.44 : 505,890.56 = 84,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,268.44/505,890.56 = 84,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,268.44x = 505,890.56 × 84,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,268.44x = 42,773,552,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773,552,738.56/337,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,823.47

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