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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,376.28, 505,814.40 and 204,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,376.28, 505,814.40 and 204,225.03 is: 306,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,376.28 : 505,814.40 = 204,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,376.28/505,814.40 = 204,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,376.28x = 505,814.40 × 204,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,376.28x = 103,299,961,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299,961,014.43/337,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,186.20

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