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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,289.61, 462,690.43 and 184,386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,289.61, 462,690.43 and 184,386.61 is: 254,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,289.61 : 462,690.43 = 184,386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,289.61/462,690.43 = 184,386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,289.61x = 462,690.43 × 184,386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,289.61x = 85,313,919,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,313,919,867.14/335,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,448.44

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