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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,428.96, 465,635.88 and 184,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,428.96, 465,635.88 and 184,475.04 is: 254,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,428.96 : 465,635.88 = 184,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,428.96/465,635.88 = 184,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,428.96x = 465,635.88 × 184,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,428.96x = 85,898,197,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,898,197,588.44/337,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,566.76

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