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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,574.52, 505,921.95 and 301,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,574.52, 505,921.95 and 301,827.60 is: 452,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,574.52 : 505,921.95 = 301,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,574.52/505,921.95 = 301,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,574.52x = 505,921.95 × 301,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,574.52x = 152,701,207,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,701,207,955.82/337,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,348.15

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