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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,677.54, 465,979.59 and 184,713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,677.54, 465,979.59 and 184,713.54 is: 254,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,677.54 : 465,979.59 = 184,713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,677.54/465,979.59 = 184,713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,677.54x = 465,979.59 × 184,713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,677.54x = 86,072,739,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,072,739,636.65/337,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,896.25

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