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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,103.12, 465,203.89 and 184,143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,103.12, 465,203.89 and 184,143.43 is: 254,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,103.12 : 465,203.89 = 184,143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,103.12/465,203.89 = 184,143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,103.12x = 465,203.89 × 184,143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,103.12x = 85,664,239,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,664,239,953.94/337,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,118.80

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