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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,770.34, 464,740.79 and 185,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,770.34, 464,740.79 and 185,867.34 is: 256,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,770.34 : 464,740.79 = 185,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,770.34/464,740.79 = 185,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,770.34x = 464,740.79 × 185,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,770.34x = 86,380,133,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,380,133,497.46/336,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,495.67

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