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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,733.80, 507,180.25 and 299,868.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,733.80, 507,180.25 and 299,868.63 is: 450,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,733.80 : 507,180.25 = 299,868.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,733.80/507,180.25 = 299,868.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,733.80x = 507,180.25 × 299,868.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,733.80x = 152,087,445,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087,445,203.47/337,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,317.52

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