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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,373.55, 465,273.96 and 279,921.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,373.55, 465,273.96 and 279,921.93 is: 386,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,373.55 : 465,273.96 = 279,921.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,373.55/465,273.96 = 279,921.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,373.55x = 465,273.96 × 279,921.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,373.55x = 130,240,382,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,240,382,535.57/337,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,042.07

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