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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,927.78, 507,004.27 and 113,310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,927.78, 507,004.27 and 113,310.42 is: 170,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,927.78 : 507,004.27 = 113,310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,927.78/507,004.27 = 113,310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,927.78x = 507,004.27 × 113,310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,927.78x = 57,448,866,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448,866,775.49/337,927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,003.39

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