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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,473.31, 462,954.27 and 182,511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,473.31, 462,954.27 and 182,511.47 is: 251,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,473.31 : 462,954.27 = 182,511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,473.31/462,954.27 = 182,511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,473.31x = 462,954.27 × 182,511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,473.31x = 84,494,464,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494,464,360.48/335,473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,866.43

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