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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,256.76, 465,415.55 and 184,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,256.76, 465,415.55 and 184,294.96 is: 254,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,256.76 : 465,415.55 = 184,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,256.76/465,415.55 = 184,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,256.76x = 465,415.55 × 184,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,256.76x = 85,773,738,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,773,738,776.72/337,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,327.71

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