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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,277.58, 462,688.55 and 182,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,277.58, 462,688.55 and 182,318.80 is: 251,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,277.58 : 462,688.55 = 182,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,277.58/462,688.55 = 182,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,277.58x = 462,688.55 × 182,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,277.58x = 84,356,821,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,356,821,718.20/335,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,602.93

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