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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,274.08, 462,675.69 and 182,312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,274.08, 462,675.69 and 182,312.37 is: 251,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,274.08 : 462,675.69 = 182,312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,274.08/462,675.69 = 182,312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,274.08x = 462,675.69 × 182,312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,274.08x = 84,351,501,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351,501,585.29/335,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,589.69

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