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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,063.70, 462,387.92 and 182,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,063.70, 462,387.92 and 182,102.26 is: 251,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,063.70 : 462,387.92 = 182,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,063.70/462,387.92 = 182,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,063.70x = 462,387.92 × 182,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,063.70x = 84,201,886,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,201,886,492.06/335,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,301.13

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