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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,251.41, 462,646.95 and 184,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,251.41, 462,646.95 and 184,348.41 is: 254,400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,251.41 : 462,646.95 = 184,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,251.41/462,646.95 = 184,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,251.41x = 462,646.95 × 184,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,251.41x = 85,288,229,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,288,229,623.85/335,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,400.81

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