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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,094.99, 462,431.10 and 184,191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,094.99, 462,431.10 and 184,191.99 is: 254,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,094.99 : 462,431.10 = 184,191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,094.99/462,431.10 = 184,191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,094.99x = 462,431.10 × 184,191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,094.99x = 85,176,104,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,176,104,546.89/335,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,184.95

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