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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,354.63, 462,790.62 and 182,392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,354.63, 462,790.62 and 182,392.83 is: 251,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,354.63 : 462,790.62 = 182,392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,354.63/462,790.62 = 182,392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,354.63x = 462,790.62 × 182,392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,354.63x = 84,409,690,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,409,690,879.25/335,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,702.78

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