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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,115.60, 462,458.68 and 182,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,115.60, 462,458.68 and 182,153.78 is: 251,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,115.60 : 462,458.68 = 182,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,115.60/462,458.68 = 182,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,115.60x = 462,458.68 × 182,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,115.60x = 84,238,597,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,238,597,356.57/335,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,371.76

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