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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,406.48, 465,602.76 and 186,494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,406.48, 465,602.76 and 186,494.48 is: 257,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,406.48 : 465,602.76 = 186,494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,406.48/465,602.76 = 186,494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,406.48x = 465,602.76 × 186,494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,406.48x = 86,832,344,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,832,344,612.76/337,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,352.33

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