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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,996.52, 462,295.20 and 184,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,996.52, 462,295.20 and 184,093.52 is: 254,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,996.52 : 462,295.20 = 184,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,996.52/462,295.20 = 184,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,996.52x = 462,295.20 × 184,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,996.52x = 85,105,550,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,105,550,647.10/334,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,049.06

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