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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,709.61, 466,042.95 and 184,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,709.61, 466,042.95 and 184,744.53 is: 254,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,709.61 : 466,042.95 = 184,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,709.61/466,042.95 = 184,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,709.61x = 466,042.95 × 184,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,709.61x = 86,098,885,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,098,885,757.56/337,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,949.47

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