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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,244.56, 462,637.50 and 184,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,244.56, 462,637.50 and 184,341.56 is: 254,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,244.56 : 462,637.50 = 184,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,244.56/462,637.50 = 184,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,244.56x = 462,637.50 × 184,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,244.56x = 85,283,319,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283,319,621.09/335,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.36

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