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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,125.64, 462,472.49 and 182,163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,125.64, 462,472.49 and 182,163.83 is: 251,385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,125.64 : 462,472.49 = 182,163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,125.64/462,472.49 = 182,163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,125.64x = 462,472.49 × 182,163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,125.64x = 84,245,758,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245,758,191.08/335,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,385.59

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