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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,401.04, 506,643.72 and 223,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,401.04, 506,643.72 and 223,724.44 is: 335,946.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,401.04 : 506,643.72 = 223,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,401.04/506,643.72 = 223,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,401.04x = 506,643.72 × 223,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,401.04x = 113,348,582,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,348,582,536.52/337,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,946.16

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