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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,423.88, 462,896.96 and 192,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,423.88, 462,896.96 and 192,211.58 is: 265,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,423.88 : 462,896.96 = 192,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,423.88/462,896.96 = 192,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,423.88x = 462,896.96 × 192,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,423.88x = 88,974,156,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974,156,058.80/335,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,258.86

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