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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,786.41, 465,609.29 and 266,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,786.41, 465,609.29 and 266,052.81 is: 366,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,786.41 : 465,609.29 = 266,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,786.41/465,609.29 = 266,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,786.41x = 465,609.29 × 266,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,786.41x = 123,876,658,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,876,658,636.34/337,786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,730.74

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