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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,297.61, 462,701.48 and 184,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,297.61, 462,701.48 and 184,394.61 is: 254,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,297.61 : 462,701.48 = 184,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,297.61/462,701.48 = 184,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,297.61x = 462,701.48 × 184,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,297.61x = 85,319,658,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319,658,029.05/335,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,459.49

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