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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,555.92, 465,873.48 and 203,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,555.92, 465,873.48 and 203,394 is: 280,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,555.92 : 465,873.48 = 203,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,555.92/465,873.48 = 203,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,555.92x = 465,873.48 × 203,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,555.92x = 94,755,870,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,755,870,591.12/337,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,711.62

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