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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,146.72, 465,271.52 and 184,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,146.72, 465,271.52 and 184,191.36 is: 254,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,146.72 : 465,271.52 = 184,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,146.72/465,271.52 = 184,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,146.72x = 465,271.52 × 184,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,146.72x = 85,698,994,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,698,994,763.18/337,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,189.02

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