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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,299.84, 465,523.20 and 203,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,299.84, 465,523.20 and 203,160.96 is: 280,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,299.84 : 465,523.20 = 203,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,299.84/465,523.20 = 203,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,299.84x = 465,523.20 × 203,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,299.84x = 94,576,140,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,576,140,214.27/337,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,391.89

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