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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,965.36, 462,251.52 and 184,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,965.36, 462,251.52 and 184,062 is: 254,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,965.36 : 462,251.52 = 184,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,965.36/462,251.52 = 184,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,965.36x = 462,251.52 × 184,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,965.36x = 85,082,939,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,082,939,274.24/334,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,005.19

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