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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,370.99, 462,798.56 and 182,409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,370.99, 462,798.56 and 182,409.29 is: 251,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,370.99 : 462,798.56 = 182,409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,370.99/462,798.56 = 182,409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,370.99x = 462,798.56 × 182,409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,370.99x = 84,418,754,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,418,754,681.87/335,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,717.52

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