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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,209.17, 464,808.15 and 228,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,209.17, 464,808.15 and 228,279.15 is: 314,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,209.17 : 464,808.15 = 228,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,209.17/464,808.15 = 228,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,209.17x = 464,808.15 × 228,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,209.17x = 106,106,009,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,106,009,395.07/337,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,659.33

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