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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,176.21, 465,335.34 and 184,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,176.21, 465,335.34 and 184,237.66 is: 254,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,176.21 : 465,335.34 = 184,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,176.21/465,335.34 = 184,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,176.21x = 465,335.34 × 184,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,176.21x = 85,732,291,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732,291,830.23/337,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,265.54

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