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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,061.27, 462,388.13 and 182,099.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,061.27, 462,388.13 and 182,099.45 is: 251,299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,061.27 : 462,388.13 = 182,099.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,061.27/462,388.13 = 182,099.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,061.27x = 462,388.13 × 182,099.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,061.27x = 84,200,625,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,200,625,770.75/335,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,299.19

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