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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,229.68, 465,593.90 and 216,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,229.68, 465,593.90 and 216,423.04 is: 298,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,229.68 : 465,593.90 = 216,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,229.68/465,593.90 = 216,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,229.68x = 465,593.90 × 216,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,229.68x = 100,765,247,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,765,247,243.46/337,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,803.02

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