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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,214.64, 465,350.75 and 184,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,214.64, 465,350.75 and 184,249.56 is: 254,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,214.64 : 465,350.75 = 184,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,214.64/465,350.75 = 184,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,214.64x = 465,350.75 × 184,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,214.64x = 85,740,670,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,740,670,933.17/337,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,261.41

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