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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,997.16, 507,061.34 and 101,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,997.16, 507,061.34 and 101,320.02 is: 151,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,997.16 : 507,061.34 = 101,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,997.16/507,061.34 = 101,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,997.16x = 507,061.34 × 101,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,997.16x = 51,375,465,110.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375,465,110.03/337,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,999.69

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