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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,186.80, 465,304.02 and 184,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,186.80, 465,304.02 and 184,230.29 is: 254,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,186.80 : 465,304.02 = 184,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,186.80/465,304.02 = 184,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,186.80x = 465,304.02 × 184,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,186.80x = 85,723,094,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,723,094,542.77/337,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,230.28

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