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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,802.28, 506,704.23 and 274,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,802.28, 506,704.23 and 274,320.96 is: 411,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,802.28 : 506,704.23 = 274,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,802.28/506,704.23 = 274,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,802.28x = 506,704.23 × 274,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,802.28x = 138,999,590,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,999,590,809.66/337,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,482.10

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