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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,129.72, 464,804.92 and 240,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,129.72, 464,804.92 and 240,443.84 is: 331,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,129.72 : 464,804.92 = 240,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,129.72/464,804.92 = 240,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,129.72x = 464,804.92 × 240,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,129.72x = 111,759,479,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,759,479,815.69/337,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,502.90

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