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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,561.92, 465,881.76 and 203,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,561.92, 465,881.76 and 203,400 is: 280,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,561.92 : 465,881.76 = 203,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,561.92/465,881.76 = 203,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,561.92x = 465,881.76 × 203,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,561.92x = 94,760,349,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,760,349,984/337,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,719.90

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