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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,611.64, 506,666.22 and 160,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,611.64, 506,666.22 and 160,119.16 is: 240,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,611.64 : 506,666.22 = 160,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,611.64/506,666.22 = 160,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,611.64x = 506,666.22 × 160,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,611.64x = 81,126,969,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,126,969,546.78/337,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,296.72

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