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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,952.76, 466,325.82 and 217,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,952.76, 466,325.82 and 217,104 is: 299,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,952.76 : 466,325.82 = 217,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,952.76/466,325.82 = 217,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,952.76x = 466,325.82 × 217,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,952.76x = 101,241,200,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241,200,825.28/337,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,572.05

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