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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,804.16, 505,696.62 and 204,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,804.16, 505,696.62 and 204,280.52 is: 305,810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,804.16 : 505,696.62 = 204,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,804.16/505,696.62 = 204,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,804.16x = 505,696.62 × 204,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,804.16x = 103,303,968,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,303,968,495.84/337,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,810.23

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