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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,102.12, 465,202.51 and 184,142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,102.12, 465,202.51 and 184,142.43 is: 254,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,102.12 : 465,202.51 = 184,142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,102.12/465,202.51 = 184,142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,102.12x = 465,202.51 × 184,142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,102.12x = 85,663,520,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663,520,173.14/337,102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,117.42

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