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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,219.02, 462,611.34 and 182,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,219.02, 462,611.34 and 182,267.50 is: 251,534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,219.02 : 462,611.34 = 182,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,219.02/462,611.34 = 182,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,219.02x = 462,611.34 × 182,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,219.02x = 84,319,012,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,319,012,413.45/335,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,534.09

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