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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,197.92, 462,573.12 and 184,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,197.92, 462,573.12 and 184,294.92 is: 254,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,197.92 : 462,573.12 = 184,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,197.92/462,573.12 = 184,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,197.92x = 462,573.12 × 184,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,197.92x = 85,249,876,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,249,876,144.55/335,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,326.98

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