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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,262.24, 462,659.45 and 182,300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,262.24, 462,659.45 and 182,300.54 is: 251,573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,262.24 : 462,659.45 = 182,300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,262.24/462,659.45 = 182,300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,262.24x = 462,659.45 × 182,300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,262.24x = 84,343,064,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343,064,346.30/335,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,573.41

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