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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,406.88, 462,866.97 and 182,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,406.88, 462,866.97 and 182,448.10 is: 251,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,406.88 : 462,866.97 = 182,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,406.88/462,866.97 = 182,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,406.88x = 462,866.97 × 182,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,406.88x = 84,449,199,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449,199,229.26/335,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,781.36

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