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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,284.08, 505,874.96 and 126,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,284.08, 505,874.96 and 126,872.72 is: 190,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,284.08 : 505,874.96 = 126,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,284.08/505,874.96 = 126,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,284.08x = 505,874.96 × 126,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,284.08x = 64,181,732,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,181,732,155.09/337,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,289.84

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