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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,348.42, 462,771.57 and 184,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,348.42, 462,771.57 and 184,445.54 is: 254,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,348.42 : 462,771.57 = 184,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,348.42/462,771.57 = 184,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,348.42x = 462,771.57 × 184,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,348.42x = 85,356,152,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356,152,125.30/335,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,529.76

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