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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,358.98, 465,542.67 and 184,395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,358.98, 465,542.67 and 184,395.88 is: 254,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,358.98 : 465,542.67 = 184,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,358.98/465,542.67 = 184,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,358.98x = 465,542.67 × 184,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,358.98x = 85,844,150,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,844,150,312.20/337,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,459.36

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