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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,256.48, 462,654.90 and 182,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,256.48, 462,654.90 and 182,294.73 is: 251,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,256.48 : 462,654.90 = 182,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,256.48/462,654.90 = 182,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,256.48x = 462,654.90 × 182,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,256.48x = 84,339,550,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,339,550,078.68/335,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,567.25

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