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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,347.92, 462,770.88 and 184,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,347.92, 462,770.88 and 184,445.04 is: 254,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,347.92 : 462,770.88 = 184,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,347.92/462,770.88 = 184,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,347.92x = 462,770.88 × 184,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,347.92x = 85,355,793,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355,793,472.44/335,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,529.07

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