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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,631.80, 506,447.70 and 211,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,631.80, 506,447.70 and 211,660.60 is: 317,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,631.80 : 506,447.70 = 211,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,631.80/506,447.70 = 211,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,631.80x = 506,447.70 × 211,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,631.80x = 107,195,024,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,195,024,050.62/337,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,490.90

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