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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,512.21, 506,120.68 and 160,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,512.21, 506,120.68 and 160,069.96 is: 240,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,512.21 : 506,120.68 = 160,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,512.21/506,120.68 = 160,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,512.21x = 506,120.68 × 160,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,512.21x = 81,014,717,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,717,002.77/337,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,034.92

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