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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,304.08, 462,729.32 and 184,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,304.08, 462,729.32 and 184,410.80 is: 254,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,304.08 : 462,729.32 = 184,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,304.08/462,729.32 = 184,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,304.08x = 462,729.32 × 184,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,304.08x = 85,332,284,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332,284,084.66/335,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,492.23

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