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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,412.32, 465,629.10 and 184,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,412.32, 465,629.10 and 184,451.18 is: 254,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,412.32 : 465,629.10 = 184,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,412.32/465,629.10 = 184,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,412.32x = 465,629.10 × 184,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,412.32x = 85,885,836,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,885,836,937.34/337,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,542.68

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