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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,348.26, 506,105.42 and 237,703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,348.26, 506,105.42 and 237,703.01 is: 356,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,348.26 : 506,105.42 = 237,703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,348.26/506,105.42 = 237,703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,348.26x = 506,105.42 × 237,703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,348.26x = 120,302,777,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,302,777,992.27/337,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,613.01

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