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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,222.92, 463,987.98 and 183,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,222.92, 463,987.98 and 183,261.24 is: 252,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,222.92 : 463,987.98 = 183,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,222.92/463,987.98 = 183,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,222.92x = 463,987.98 × 183,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,222.92x = 85,031,012,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,031,012,559.90/336,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,900.70

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