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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,262.51, 465,423.48 and 184,300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,262.51, 465,423.48 and 184,300.70 is: 254,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,262.51 : 465,423.48 = 184,300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,262.51/465,423.48 = 184,300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,262.51x = 465,423.48 × 184,300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,262.51x = 85,777,873,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,873,160.44/337,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,335.63

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