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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,994.70, 462,286.89 and 182,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,994.70, 462,286.89 and 182,035.30 is: 251,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,994.70 : 462,286.89 = 182,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,994.70/462,286.89 = 182,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,994.70x = 462,286.89 × 182,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,994.70x = 84,152,532,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152,532,707.22/334,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,205.56

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