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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,292.12, 464,068.74 and 183,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,292.12, 464,068.74 and 183,326.68 is: 252,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,292.12 : 464,068.74 = 183,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,292.12/464,068.74 = 183,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,292.12x = 464,068.74 × 183,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,292.12x = 85,076,181,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,076,181,395.98/336,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,982.98

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