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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,918.22, 466,276.96 and 205,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,918.22, 466,276.96 and 205,242 is: 283,203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,918.22 : 466,276.96 = 205,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,918.22/466,276.96 = 205,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,918.22x = 466,276.96 × 205,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,918.22x = 95,699,615,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,699,615,824.32/337,918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,203.48

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