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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,190.81, 462,572.28 and 182,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,190.81, 462,572.28 and 182,239.29 is: 251,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,190.81 : 462,572.28 = 182,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,190.81/462,572.28 = 182,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,190.81x = 462,572.28 × 182,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,190.81x = 84,298,843,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,298,843,880.88/335,190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,495.09

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