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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,785.66, 465,608.25 and 266,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,785.66, 465,608.25 and 266,052.06 is: 366,729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,785.66 : 465,608.25 = 266,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,785.66/465,608.25 = 266,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,785.66x = 465,608.25 × 266,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,785.66x = 123,876,034,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,876,034,065.50/337,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,729.70

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