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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,208.81, 465,342.69 and 184,243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,208.81, 465,342.69 and 184,243.73 is: 254,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,208.81 : 465,342.69 = 184,243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,208.81/465,342.69 = 184,243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,208.81x = 465,342.69 × 184,243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,208.81x = 85,736,472,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,736,472,933.83/337,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,253.36

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