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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,063.32, 462,385.67 and 182,099.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,063.32, 462,385.67 and 182,099.07 is: 251,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,063.32 : 462,385.67 = 182,099.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,063.32/462,385.67 = 182,099.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,063.32x = 462,385.67 × 182,099.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,063.32x = 84,199,999,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,999,577.83/335,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,295.79

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