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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,256.52, 465,399.72 and 184,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,256.52, 465,399.72 and 184,291.08 is: 254,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,256.52 : 465,399.72 = 184,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,256.52/465,399.72 = 184,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,256.52x = 465,399.72 × 184,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,256.52x = 85,769,017,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,017,030.50/337,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,313.89

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