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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,258.76, 462,654.59 and 182,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,258.76, 462,654.59 and 182,297.05 is: 251,568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,258.76 : 462,654.59 = 182,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,258.76/462,654.59 = 182,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,258.76x = 462,654.59 × 182,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,258.76x = 84,340,566,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,340,566,925.96/335,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,568.57

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