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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,650.82, 464,579.73 and 185,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,650.82, 464,579.73 and 185,747.82 is: 256,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,650.82 : 464,579.73 = 185,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,650.82/464,579.73 = 185,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,650.82x = 464,579.73 × 185,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,650.82x = 86,294,672,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294,672,063.69/336,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,332.87

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