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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,200.95, 462,577.23 and 184,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,200.95, 462,577.23 and 184,297.95 is: 254,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,200.95 : 462,577.23 = 184,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,200.95/462,577.23 = 184,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,200.95x = 462,577.23 × 184,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,200.95x = 85,252,035,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,252,035,205.68/335,200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,331.13

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