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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,668.53, 465,962.96 and 184,678.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,668.53, 465,962.96 and 184,678.16 is: 254,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,668.53 : 465,962.96 = 184,678.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,668.53/465,962.96 = 184,678.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,668.53x = 465,962.96 × 184,678.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,668.53x = 86,053,180,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,053,180,212.83/337,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,845.13

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