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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,299.11, 462,703.55 and 184,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,299.11, 462,703.55 and 184,396.11 is: 254,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,299.11 : 462,703.55 = 184,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,299.11/462,703.55 = 184,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,299.11x = 462,703.55 × 184,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,299.11x = 85,320,733,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,320,733,781.21/335,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,461.56

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