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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,209.76, 462,591.27 and 197,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,209.76, 462,591.27 and 197,394.65 is: 272,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,209.76 : 462,591.27 = 197,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,209.76/462,591.27 = 197,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,209.76x = 462,591.27 × 197,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,209.76x = 91,313,041,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,313,041,834.71/335,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,405.68

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