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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,122.48, 462,470.56 and 184,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,122.48, 462,470.56 and 184,229.20 is: 254,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,122.48 : 462,470.56 = 184,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,122.48/462,470.56 = 184,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,122.48x = 462,470.56 × 184,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,122.48x = 85,200,581,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,200,581,292.35/335,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,237.14

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