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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,470.88, 506,993.64 and 197,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,470.88, 506,993.64 and 197,327.92 is: 296,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,470.88 : 506,993.64 = 197,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,470.88/506,993.64 = 197,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,470.88x = 506,993.64 × 197,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,470.88x = 100,044,000,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,044,000,434.43/337,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,452.25

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