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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,249.60, 462,632.48 and 184,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,249.60, 462,632.48 and 184,345.28 is: 254,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,249.60 : 462,632.48 = 184,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,249.60/462,632.48 = 184,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,249.60x = 462,632.48 × 184,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,249.60x = 85,284,114,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284,114,062.69/335,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,389.91

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