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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,062.95, 462,385.14 and 182,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,062.95, 462,385.14 and 182,098.71 is: 251,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,062.95 : 462,385.14 = 182,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,062.95/462,385.14 = 182,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,062.95x = 462,385.14 × 182,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,062.95x = 84,199,737,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,737,517.17/335,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,295.28

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