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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,503.93, 465,755.82 and 184,542.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,503.93, 465,755.82 and 184,542.78 is: 254,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,503.93 : 465,755.82 = 184,542.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,503.93/465,755.82 = 184,542.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,503.93x = 465,755.82 × 184,542.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,503.93x = 85,951,873,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,951,873,823.98/337,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,669.25

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