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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,477.95, 465,719.36 and 184,516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,477.95, 465,719.36 and 184,516.74 is: 254,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,477.95 : 465,719.36 = 184,516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,477.95/465,719.36 = 184,516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,477.95x = 465,719.36 × 184,516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,477.95x = 85,933,017,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,933,017,139.50/337,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,632.98

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