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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,733.06, 507,179.15 and 299,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,733.06, 507,179.15 and 299,867.90 is: 450,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,733.06 : 507,179.15 = 299,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,733.06/507,179.15 = 299,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,733.06x = 507,179.15 × 299,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,733.06x = 152,086,742,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,086,742,599.05/337,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,316.43

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