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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,443.10, 462,913.52 and 182,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,443.10, 462,913.52 and 182,482.70 is: 251,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,443.10 : 462,913.52 = 182,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,443.10/462,913.52 = 182,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,443.10x = 462,913.52 × 182,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,443.10x = 84,473,705,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473,705,769.12/335,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,827.23

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