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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,044.48, 462,362.88 and 184,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,044.48, 462,362.88 and 184,151.20 is: 254,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,044.48 : 462,362.88 = 184,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,044.48/462,362.88 = 184,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,044.48x = 462,362.88 × 184,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,044.48x = 85,144,679,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,144,679,187.46/335,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,129.48

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