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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,820.13, 465,623.62 and 256,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,820.13, 465,623.62 and 256,121.33 is: 353,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,820.13 : 465,623.62 = 256,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,820.13/465,623.62 = 256,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,820.13x = 465,623.62 × 256,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,820.13x = 119,256,138,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,256,138,777.97/337,820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,016.67

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