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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,972.96, 465,023.49 and 184,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,972.96, 465,023.49 and 184,011.45 is: 253,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,972.96 : 465,023.49 = 184,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,972.96/465,023.49 = 184,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,972.96x = 465,023.49 × 184,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,972.96x = 85,569,646,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,569,646,678.96/336,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936.24

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