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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,244.53, 465,391.83 and 184,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,244.53, 465,391.83 and 184,279.36 is: 254,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,244.53 : 465,391.83 = 184,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,244.53/465,391.83 = 184,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,244.53x = 465,391.83 × 184,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,244.53x = 85,762,108,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762,108,581.63/337,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,302.45

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