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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,997.53, 466,554 and 209,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,997.53, 466,554 and 209,034.73 is: 288,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,997.53 : 466,554 = 209,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,997.53/466,554 = 209,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,997.53x = 466,554 × 209,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,997.53x = 97,525,989,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,525,989,420.42/337,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,540.54

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