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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,109.46, 465,051.15 and 228,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,109.46, 465,051.15 and 228,253.56 is: 314,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,109.46 : 465,051.15 = 228,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,109.46/465,051.15 = 228,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,109.46x = 465,051.15 × 228,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,109.46x = 106,149,580,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,149,580,569.59/337,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,881.64

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