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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,068.72, 462,394.92 and 182,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,068.72, 462,394.92 and 182,106.88 is: 251,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,068.72 : 462,394.92 = 182,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,068.72/462,394.92 = 182,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,068.72x = 462,394.92 × 182,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,068.72x = 84,205,296,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,205,296,209.05/335,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,307.54

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