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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,955.12, 462,237.96 and 184,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,955.12, 462,237.96 and 184,061.84 is: 254,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,955.12 : 462,237.96 = 184,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,955.12/462,237.96 = 184,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,955.12x = 462,237.96 × 184,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,955.12x = 85,080,369,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,080,369,435.45/334,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,005.28

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