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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,247.91, 462,642.12 and 184,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,247.91, 462,642.12 and 184,344.91 is: 254,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,247.91 : 462,642.12 = 184,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,247.91/462,642.12 = 184,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,247.91x = 462,642.12 × 184,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,247.91x = 85,285,719,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285,719,973.61/335,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,395.98

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