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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,514.04, 465,664.14 and 224,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,514.04, 465,664.14 and 224,355.96 is: 309,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,514.04 : 465,664.14 = 224,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,514.04/465,664.14 = 224,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,514.04x = 465,664.14 × 224,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,514.04x = 104,474,525,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,474,525,167.27/337,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,541.27

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