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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,395.96, 505,843.92 and 204,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,395.96, 505,843.92 and 204,244.74 is: 306,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,395.96 : 505,843.92 = 204,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,395.96/505,843.92 = 204,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,395.96x = 505,843.92 × 204,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,395.96x = 103,315,959,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,315,959,920.98/337,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,215.76

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