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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,248.91, 462,643.50 and 184,345.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,248.91, 462,643.50 and 184,345.91 is: 254,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,248.91 : 462,643.50 = 184,345.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,248.91/462,643.50 = 184,345.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,248.91x = 462,643.50 × 184,345.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,248.91x = 85,286,437,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,286,437,013.09/335,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,397.36

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