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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,010.80, 462,316.74 and 182,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,010.80, 462,316.74 and 182,050.16 is: 251,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,010.80 : 462,316.74 = 182,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,010.80/462,316.74 = 182,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,010.80x = 462,316.74 × 182,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,010.80x = 84,164,836,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,164,836,487.68/335,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,230.22

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