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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,247.92, 465,619.14 and 216,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,247.92, 465,619.14 and 216,441.28 is: 298,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,247.92 : 465,619.14 = 216,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,247.92/465,619.14 = 216,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,247.92x = 465,619.14 × 216,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,247.92x = 100,779,202,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,779,202,654.10/337,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,828.24

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