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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,504.02, 465,755.40 and 184,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,504.02, 465,755.40 and 184,543 is: 254,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,504.02 : 465,755.40 = 184,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,504.02/465,755.40 = 184,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,504.02x = 465,755.40 × 184,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,504.02x = 85,951,898,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,951,898,782.20/337,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,669.26

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