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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,341.70, 506,095.62 and 237,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,341.70, 506,095.62 and 237,696.52 is: 356,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,341.70 : 506,095.62 = 237,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,341.70/506,095.62 = 237,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,341.70x = 506,095.62 × 237,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,341.70x = 120,297,167,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,297,167,661.24/337,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,603.31

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