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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,351.92, 462,776.40 and 184,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,351.92, 462,776.40 and 184,449.04 is: 254,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,351.92 : 462,776.40 = 184,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,351.92/462,776.40 = 184,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,351.92x = 462,776.40 × 184,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,351.92x = 85,358,662,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,358,662,714.66/335,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,534.59

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