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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,191.62, 462,573.57 and 182,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,191.62, 462,573.57 and 182,240.10 is: 251,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,191.62 : 462,573.57 = 182,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,191.62/462,573.57 = 182,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,191.62x = 462,573.57 × 182,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,191.62x = 84,299,454,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299,454,960.84/335,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,496.31

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