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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,483.53, 465,732.24 and 228,621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,483.53, 465,732.24 and 228,621.15 is: 315,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,483.53 : 465,732.24 = 228,621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,483.53/465,732.24 = 228,621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,483.53x = 465,732.24 × 228,621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,483.53x = 106,476,240,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,476,240,300.88/337,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,500.55

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