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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,377.55, 462,826.98 and 182,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,377.55, 462,826.98 and 182,419.08 is: 251,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,377.55 : 462,826.98 = 182,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,377.55/462,826.98 = 182,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,377.55x = 462,826.98 × 182,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,377.55x = 84,428,471,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,428,471,890.78/335,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,741.58

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