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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,175.71, 465,334.65 and 184,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,175.71, 465,334.65 and 184,237.13 is: 254,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,175.71 : 465,334.65 = 184,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,175.71/465,334.65 = 184,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,175.71x = 465,334.65 × 184,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,175.71x = 85,731,921,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,921,568.89/337,175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,264.82

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