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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,667.84, 464,603.20 and 185,764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,667.84, 464,603.20 and 185,764.84 is: 256,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,667.84 : 464,603.20 = 185,764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,667.84/464,603.20 = 185,764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,667.84x = 464,603.20 × 185,764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,667.84x = 86,306,939,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,306,939,111.49/336,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,356.35

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