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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,466.92, 465,821.63 and 194,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,466.92, 465,821.63 and 194,284.03 is: 268,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,466.92 : 465,821.63 = 194,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,466.92/465,821.63 = 194,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,466.92x = 465,821.63 × 194,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,466.92x = 90,501,703,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,501,703,537.57/337,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,179.48

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