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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,196.53, 465,325.71 and 184,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,196.53, 465,325.71 and 184,231.43 is: 254,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,196.53 : 465,325.71 = 184,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,196.53/465,325.71 = 184,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,196.53x = 465,325.71 × 184,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,196.53x = 85,727,620,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727,620,732.84/337,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,236.37

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