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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,208.70, 465,347.27 and 184,247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,208.70, 465,347.27 and 184,247.98 is: 254,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,208.70 : 465,347.27 = 184,247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,208.70/465,347.27 = 184,247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,208.70x = 465,347.27 × 184,247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,208.70x = 85,739,293,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,739,293,793.27/337,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,261.81

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