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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,236.73, 464,003.66 and 183,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,236.73, 464,003.66 and 183,274.91 is: 252,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,236.73 : 464,003.66 = 183,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,236.73/464,003.66 = 183,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,236.73x = 464,003.66 × 183,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,236.73x = 85,040,225,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,040,225,789.78/336,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,917.72

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