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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,332.29, 462,761.67 and 182,371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,332.29, 462,761.67 and 182,371.93 is: 251,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,332.29 : 462,761.67 = 182,371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,332.29/462,761.67 = 182,371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,332.29x = 462,761.67 × 182,371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,332.29x = 84,394,738,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394,738,887.92/335,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,674.95

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