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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,329.68, 462,747.28 and 184,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,329.68, 462,747.28 and 184,429.20 is: 254,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,329.68 : 462,747.28 = 184,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,329.68/462,747.28 = 184,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,329.68x = 462,747.28 × 184,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,329.68x = 85,344,110,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344,110,652.58/335,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,508.07

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