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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,742.07, 507,192.66 and 299,876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,742.07, 507,192.66 and 299,876.91 is: 450,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,742.07 : 507,192.66 = 299,876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,742.07/507,192.66 = 299,876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,742.07x = 507,192.66 × 299,876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,742.07x = 152,095,367,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,095,367,655.48/337,742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,329.94

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