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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,028.59, 465,080.42 and 184,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,028.59, 465,080.42 and 184,036.33 is: 253,959.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,028.59 : 465,080.42 = 184,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,028.59/465,080.42 = 184,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,028.59x = 465,080.42 × 184,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,028.59x = 85,591,693,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,591,693,651.66/337,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,959.74

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