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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,363.96, 462,836.22 and 192,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,363.96, 462,836.22 and 192,143 is: 265,176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,363.96 : 462,836.22 = 192,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,363.96/462,836.22 = 192,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,363.96x = 462,836.22 × 192,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,363.96x = 88,930,739,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,930,739,819.46/335,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,176.79

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