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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,480.17, 465,723.47 and 184,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,480.17, 465,723.47 and 184,528.24 is: 254,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,480.17 : 465,723.47 = 184,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,480.17/465,723.47 = 184,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,480.17x = 465,723.47 × 184,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,480.17x = 85,939,134,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,939,134,162.50/337,480.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,649.43

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