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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,343.97, 506,099 and 237,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,343.97, 506,099 and 237,698.76 is: 356,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,343.97 : 506,099 = 237,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,343.97/506,099 = 237,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,343.97x = 506,099 × 237,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,343.97x = 120,299,104,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,299,104,737.24/337,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,606.66

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