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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,976.12, 506,782.33 and 135,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,976.12, 506,782.33 and 135,470.59 is: 203,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,976.12 : 506,782.33 = 135,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,976.12/506,782.33 = 135,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,976.12x = 506,782.33 × 135,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,976.12x = 68,654,099,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,654,099,641.04/337,976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,132.99

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