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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,001.96, 462,375.61 and 206,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,001.96, 462,375.61 and 206,051.27 is: 284,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,001.96 : 462,375.61 = 206,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,001.96/462,375.61 = 206,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,001.96x = 462,375.61 × 206,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,001.96x = 95,273,078,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273,078,830.52/335,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,395.59

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