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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,536.84, 467,169.78 and 204,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,536.84, 467,169.78 and 204,377.48 is: 282,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,536.84 : 467,169.78 = 204,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,536.84/467,169.78 = 204,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,536.84x = 467,169.78 × 204,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,536.84x = 95,478,982,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,478,982,368.55/338,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,034.25

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