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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,086.92, 462,424.63 and 182,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,086.92, 462,424.63 and 182,125.06 is: 251,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,086.92 : 462,424.63 = 182,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,086.92/462,424.63 = 182,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,086.92x = 462,424.63 × 182,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,086.92x = 84,219,114,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219,114,289.91/335,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,335.13

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