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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,659.44, 506,845.96 and 330,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,659.44, 506,845.96 and 330,035.72 is: 495,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,659.44 : 506,845.96 = 330,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,659.44/506,845.96 = 330,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,659.44x = 506,845.96 × 330,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,659.44x = 167,277,267,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,277,267,978.37/337,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,402.32

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