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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,764.08, 464,733.48 and 185,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,764.08, 464,733.48 and 185,860 is: 256,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,764.08 : 464,733.48 = 185,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,764.08/464,733.48 = 185,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,764.08x = 464,733.48 × 185,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,764.08x = 86,375,364,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375,364,592.80/336,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,486.28

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