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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,288.92, 462,689.46 and 184,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,288.92, 462,689.46 and 184,385.92 is: 254,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,288.92 : 462,689.46 = 184,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,288.92/462,689.46 = 184,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,288.92x = 462,689.46 × 184,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,288.92x = 85,313,421,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,313,421,756.40/335,288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,447.48

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