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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,972.70, 465,023.40 and 184,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,972.70, 465,023.40 and 184,012.30 is: 253,937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,972.70 : 465,023.40 = 184,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,972.70/465,023.40 = 184,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,972.70x = 465,023.40 × 184,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,972.70x = 85,570,025,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,570,025,387.82/336,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,937.56

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