Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,978.24, 465,023.76 and 186,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,978.24, 465,023.76 and 186,072 is: 256,775.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,978.24 : 465,023.76 = 186,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,978.24/465,023.76 = 186,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,978.24x = 465,023.76 × 186,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,978.24x = 86,527,901,070.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,527,901,070.72/336,978.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,775.93
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