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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,952.76, 466,367.76 and 184,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,952.76, 466,367.76 and 184,987.20 is: 255,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,952.76 : 466,367.76 = 184,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,952.76/466,367.76 = 184,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,952.76x = 466,367.76 × 184,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,952.76x = 86,272,066,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272,066,092.67/337,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,278.48

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