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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,819.28, 505,718.68 and 204,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,819.28, 505,718.68 and 204,295.44 is: 305,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,819.28 : 505,718.68 = 204,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,819.28/505,718.68 = 204,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,819.28x = 505,718.68 × 204,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,819.28x = 103,316,020,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,316,020,246.82/337,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,832.22

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