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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,949.88, 465,009.77 and 184,002.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,949.88, 465,009.77 and 184,002.29 is: 253,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,949.88 : 465,009.77 = 184,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,949.88/465,009.77 = 184,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,949.88x = 465,009.77 × 184,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,949.88x = 85,562,862,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,562,862,552.37/336,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,933.50

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