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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,056.80, 462,373.02 and 184,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,056.80, 462,373.02 and 184,150.56 is: 254,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,056.80 : 462,373.02 = 184,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,056.80/462,373.02 = 184,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,056.80x = 462,373.02 × 184,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,056.80x = 85,146,250,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,250,561.89/335,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,124.82

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