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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,350.89, 462,779.64 and 182,385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,350.89, 462,779.64 and 182,385.77 is: 251,689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,350.89 : 462,779.64 = 182,385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,350.89/462,779.64 = 182,385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,350.89x = 462,779.64 × 182,385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,350.89x = 84,404,418,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,404,418,667.82/335,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,689.86

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