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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,303.80, 462,722.51 and 182,345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,303.80, 462,722.51 and 182,345.27 is: 251,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,303.80 : 462,722.51 = 182,345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,303.80/462,722.51 = 182,345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,303.80x = 462,722.51 × 182,345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,303.80x = 84,375,262,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,375,262,633.70/335,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,638.26

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