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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,399.04, 462,841.20 and 184,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,399.04, 462,841.20 and 184,496.04 is: 254,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,399.04 : 462,841.20 = 184,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,399.04/462,841.20 = 184,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,399.04x = 462,841.20 × 184,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,399.04x = 85,392,368,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392,368,548.85/335,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,599.32

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