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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,694.24, 465,477.36 and 228,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,694.24, 465,477.36 and 228,765.44 is: 315,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,694.24 : 465,477.36 = 228,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,694.24/465,477.36 = 228,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,694.24x = 465,477.36 × 228,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,694.24x = 106,485,133,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,485,133,070.44/337,694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,330.02

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