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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,052.73, 462,374.27 and 184,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,052.73, 462,374.27 and 184,159.45 is: 254,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,052.73 : 462,374.27 = 184,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,052.73/462,374.27 = 184,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,052.73x = 462,374.27 × 184,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,052.73x = 85,150,591,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150,591,257.35/335,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,140.87

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