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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,301.10, 505,951.65 and 317,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,301.10, 505,951.65 and 317,618.10 is: 476,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,301.10 : 505,951.65 = 317,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,301.10/505,951.65 = 317,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,301.10x = 505,951.65 × 317,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,301.10x = 160,699,401,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,699,401,764.87/337,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,427.15

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