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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,960.80, 507,002.40 and 160,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,960.80, 507,002.40 and 160,466.40 is: 240,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,960.80 : 507,002.40 = 160,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,960.80/507,002.40 = 160,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,960.80x = 507,002.40 × 160,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,960.80x = 81,356,849,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,356,849,919.36/337,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,728.66

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