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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,846.82, 466,026 and 223,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,846.82, 466,026 and 223,125.68 is: 307,779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,846.82 : 466,026 = 223,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,846.82/466,026 = 223,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,846.82x = 466,026 × 223,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,846.82x = 103,982,368,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,982,368,147.68/337,846.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,779.63

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