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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,181.22, 465,342.24 and 184,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,181.22, 465,342.24 and 184,242.66 is: 254,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,181.22 : 465,342.24 = 184,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,181.22/465,342.24 = 184,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,181.22x = 465,342.24 × 184,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,181.22x = 85,735,892,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,892,107.96/337,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,272.44

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