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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,451.85, 463,094.89 and 258,798.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,451.85, 463,094.89 and 258,798.85 is: 357,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,451.85 : 463,094.89 = 258,798.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,451.85/463,094.89 = 258,798.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,451.85x = 463,094.89 × 258,798.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,451.85x = 119,848,423,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,848,423,168.14/335,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,274.60

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