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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,160.93, 462,525.09 and 182,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,160.93, 462,525.09 and 182,199.41 is: 251,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,160.93 : 462,525.09 = 182,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,160.93/462,525.09 = 182,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,160.93x = 462,525.09 × 182,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,160.93x = 84,271,798,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,271,798,508.20/335,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,436.82

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