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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,964.92, 462,255.24 and 184,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,964.92, 462,255.24 and 184,061.92 is: 254,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,964.92 : 462,255.24 = 184,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,964.92/462,255.24 = 184,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,964.92x = 462,255.24 × 184,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,964.92x = 85,083,587,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,083,587,004.46/334,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,007.46

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