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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,290.61, 462,691.81 and 184,387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,290.61, 462,691.81 and 184,387.61 is: 254,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,290.61 : 462,691.81 = 184,387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,290.61/462,691.81 = 184,387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,290.61x = 462,691.81 × 184,387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,290.61x = 85,314,637,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314,637,012.47/335,290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,449.82

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