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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,467.80, 506,784.90 and 180,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,467.80, 506,784.90 and 180,003.80 is: 270,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,467.80 : 506,784.90 = 180,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,467.80/506,784.90 = 180,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,467.80x = 506,784.90 × 180,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,467.80x = 91,223,207,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,223,207,782.62/337,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,316.78

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