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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,733.68, 464,677.84 and 183,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,733.68, 464,677.84 and 183,768 is: 253,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,733.68 : 464,677.84 = 183,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,733.68/464,677.84 = 183,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,733.68x = 464,677.84 × 183,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,733.68x = 85,392,917,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392,917,301.12/336,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,591.85

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