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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,399.43, 505,907.78 and 137,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,399.43, 505,907.78 and 137,485.76 is: 206,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,399.43 : 505,907.78 = 137,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,399.43/505,907.78 = 137,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,399.43x = 505,907.78 × 137,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,399.43x = 69,555,112,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,555,112,406.25/337,399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,150.65

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