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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,383.62, 462,810.15 and 184,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,383.62, 462,810.15 and 184,480.62 is: 254,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,383.62 : 462,810.15 = 184,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,383.62/462,810.15 = 184,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,383.62x = 462,810.15 × 184,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,383.62x = 85,379,503,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,379,503,414.29/335,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,572.67

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