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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,377.42, 505,900.89 and 112,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,377.42, 505,900.89 and 112,660.74 is: 168,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,377.42 : 505,900.89 = 112,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,377.42/505,900.89 = 112,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,377.42x = 505,900.89 × 112,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,377.42x = 56,995,168,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995,168,634.06/337,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,935.93

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