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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,409.73, 506,114.79 and 88,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,409.73, 506,114.79 and 88,091.73 is: 132,137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,409.73 : 506,114.79 = 88,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,409.73/506,114.79 = 88,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,409.73x = 506,114.79 × 88,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,409.73x = 44,584,527,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584,527,429.69/337,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,137.65

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