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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,432.92, 505,984.14 and 112,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,432.92, 505,984.14 and 112,716.24 is: 169,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,432.92 : 505,984.14 = 112,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,432.92/505,984.14 = 112,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,432.92x = 505,984.14 × 112,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,432.92x = 57,032,629,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032,629,760.43/337,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,019.16

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