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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,973.76, 462,258.56 and 184,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,973.76, 462,258.56 and 184,067.52 is: 254,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,973.76 : 462,258.56 = 184,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,973.76/462,258.56 = 184,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,973.76x = 462,258.56 × 184,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,973.76x = 85,086,786,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,086,786,737.97/334,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,010.30

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