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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,181.72, 465,342.93 and 184,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,181.72, 465,342.93 and 184,243.16 is: 254,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,181.72 : 465,342.93 = 184,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,181.72/465,342.93 = 184,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,181.72x = 465,342.93 × 184,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,181.72x = 85,736,249,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,736,249,580.14/337,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,273.13

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