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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,347.48, 506,104.26 and 237,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,347.48, 506,104.26 and 237,702.24 is: 356,611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,347.48 : 506,104.26 = 237,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,347.48/506,104.26 = 237,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,347.48x = 506,104.26 × 237,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,347.48x = 120,302,116,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,302,116,275.54/337,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,611.87

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