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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,064.02, 462,391.93 and 182,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,064.02, 462,391.93 and 182,102.20 is: 251,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,064.02 : 462,391.93 = 182,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,064.02/462,391.93 = 182,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,064.02x = 462,391.93 × 182,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,064.02x = 84,202,587,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,202,587,715.25/335,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,302.98

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