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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,069.70, 462,399.74 and 182,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,069.70, 462,399.74 and 182,107.88 is: 251,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,069.70 : 462,399.74 = 182,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,069.70/462,399.74 = 182,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,069.70x = 462,399.74 × 182,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,069.70x = 84,206,636,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206,636,363.95/335,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,310.81

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