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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,845.82, 466,024.62 and 223,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,845.82, 466,024.62 and 223,124.68 is: 307,778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,845.82 : 466,024.62 = 223,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,845.82/466,024.62 = 223,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,845.82x = 466,024.62 × 223,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,845.82x = 103,981,594,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981,594,209.62/337,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,778.25

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