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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,929.62, 462,202.77 and 184,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,929.62, 462,202.77 and 184,036.34 is: 253,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,929.62 : 462,202.77 = 184,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,929.62/462,202.77 = 184,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,929.62x = 462,202.77 × 184,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,929.62x = 85,062,106,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,062,106,128.66/334,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,970.09

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