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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,078.46, 465,165.50 and 184,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,078.46, 465,165.50 and 184,116.74 is: 254,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,078.46 : 465,165.50 = 184,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,078.46/465,165.50 = 184,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,078.46x = 465,165.50 × 184,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,078.46x = 85,644,752,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,644,752,174.06/337,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,079.58

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