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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,035.97, 464,318.52 and 234,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,035.97, 464,318.52 and 234,875.72 is: 323,577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,035.97 : 464,318.52 = 234,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,035.97/464,318.52 = 234,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,035.97x = 464,318.52 × 234,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,035.97x = 109,057,146,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,057,146,694.33/337,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,577.18

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