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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,232.23, 465,366.60 and 184,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,232.23, 465,366.60 and 184,275.68 is: 254,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,232.23 : 465,366.60 = 184,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,232.23/465,366.60 = 184,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,232.23x = 465,366.60 × 184,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,232.23x = 85,755,744,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755,744,337.46/337,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,292.85

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