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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,007.95, 462,123.83 and 205,856.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,007.95, 462,123.83 and 205,856.69 is: 283,967.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,007.95 : 462,123.83 = 205,856.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,007.95/462,123.83 = 205,856.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,007.95x = 462,123.83 × 205,856.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,007.95x = 95,131,280,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,131,280,217.95/335,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,967.24

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