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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,268.95, 464,044.80 and 183,308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,268.95, 464,044.80 and 183,308.55 is: 252,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,268.95 : 464,044.80 = 183,308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,268.95/464,044.80 = 183,308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,268.95x = 464,044.80 × 183,308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,268.95x = 85,063,379,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,063,379,423.04/336,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,962.34

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