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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,207.81, 465,341.31 and 184,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,207.81, 465,341.31 and 184,242.73 is: 254,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,207.81 : 465,341.31 = 184,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,207.81/465,341.31 = 184,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,207.81x = 465,341.31 × 184,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,207.81x = 85,735,753,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735,753,336.18/337,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,251.98

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