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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,268.40, 462,663.81 and 182,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,268.40, 462,663.81 and 182,305.30 is: 251,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,268.40 : 462,663.81 = 182,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,268.40/462,663.81 = 182,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,268.40x = 462,663.81 × 182,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,268.40x = 84,346,064,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346,064,681.19/335,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,577.73

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