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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,035.66, 469,239.46 and 184,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,035.66, 469,239.46 and 184,982.08 is: 255,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,035.66 : 469,239.46 = 184,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,035.66/469,239.46 = 184,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,035.66x = 469,239.46 × 184,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,035.66x = 86,800,891,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800,891,328.88/340,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,269.97

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