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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,245.03, 465,392.52 and 184,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,245.03, 465,392.52 and 184,279.86 is: 254,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,245.03 : 465,392.52 = 184,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,245.03/465,392.52 = 184,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,245.03x = 465,392.52 × 184,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,245.03x = 85,762,468,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762,468,430.65/337,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,303.14

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