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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,161.43, 462,525.78 and 182,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,161.43, 462,525.78 and 182,199.92 is: 251,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,161.43 : 462,525.78 = 182,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,161.43/462,525.78 = 182,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,161.43x = 462,525.78 × 182,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,161.43x = 84,272,157,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272,157,801.31/335,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,437.52

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