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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,255.54, 464,029.68 and 183,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,255.54, 464,029.68 and 183,293.76 is: 252,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,255.54 : 464,029.68 = 183,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,255.54/464,029.68 = 183,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,255.54x = 464,029.68 × 183,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,255.54x = 85,053,744,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053,744,798.80/336,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,943.77

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