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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,758.64, 464,729.40 and 183,797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,758.64, 464,729.40 and 183,797.88 is: 253,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,758.64 : 464,729.40 = 183,797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,758.64/464,729.40 = 183,797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,758.64x = 464,729.40 × 183,797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,758.64x = 85,416,278,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,416,278,493.67/336,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,642.43

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