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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,397.72, 464,225.47 and 183,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,397.72, 464,225.47 and 183,435.52 is: 253,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,397.72 : 464,225.47 = 183,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,397.72/464,225.47 = 183,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,397.72x = 464,225.47 × 183,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,397.72x = 85,155,440,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,155,440,486.69/336,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,139.17

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