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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,246.43, 465,401.29 and 184,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,246.43, 465,401.29 and 184,284.63 is: 254,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,246.43 : 465,401.29 = 184,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,246.43/465,401.29 = 184,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,246.43x = 465,401.29 × 184,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,246.43x = 85,766,302,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,766,302,783.92/337,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,313.45

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