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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,745.52, 506,679.66 and 160,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,745.52, 506,679.66 and 160,250.88 is: 240,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,745.52 : 506,679.66 = 160,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,745.52/506,679.66 = 160,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,745.52x = 506,679.66 × 160,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,745.52x = 81,195,861,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195,861,393.10/337,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,405.44

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