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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,213.82, 462,595.02 and 184,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,213.82, 462,595.02 and 184,310.82 is: 254,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,213.82 : 462,595.02 = 184,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,213.82/462,595.02 = 184,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,213.82x = 462,595.02 × 184,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,213.82x = 85,261,267,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,261,267,464.12/335,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,348.90

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