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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,307.92, 462,715.68 and 184,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,307.92, 462,715.68 and 184,405.04 is: 254,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,307.92 : 462,715.68 = 184,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,307.92/462,715.68 = 184,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,307.92x = 462,715.68 × 184,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,307.92x = 85,327,103,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,327,103,479.03/335,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,473.87

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