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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,063.15, 462,390.71 and 182,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,063.15, 462,390.71 and 182,101.35 is: 251,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,063.15 : 462,390.71 = 182,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,063.15/462,390.71 = 182,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,063.15x = 462,390.71 × 182,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,063.15x = 84,201,971,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,201,971,607.95/335,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,301.80

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