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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,209.59, 465,348.50 and 184,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,209.59, 465,348.50 and 184,248.87 is: 254,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,209.59 : 465,348.50 = 184,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,209.59/465,348.50 = 184,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,209.59x = 465,348.50 × 184,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,209.59x = 85,739,935,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,739,935,132.82/337,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,263.04

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