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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,260.48, 465,416.16 and 186,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,260.48, 465,416.16 and 186,354.24 is: 257,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,260.48 : 465,416.16 = 186,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,260.48/465,416.16 = 186,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,260.48x = 465,416.16 × 186,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,260.48x = 86,732,274,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,732,274,780.52/337,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,167.03

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