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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,148.96, 462,493.80 and 184,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,148.96, 462,493.80 and 184,244.88 is: 254,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,148.96 : 462,493.80 = 184,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,148.96/462,493.80 = 184,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,148.96x = 462,493.80 × 184,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,148.96x = 85,212,114,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,212,114,681.74/335,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,251.47

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