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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,486.47, 462,975.89 and 182,526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,486.47, 462,975.89 and 182,526.49 is: 251,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,486.47 : 462,975.89 = 182,526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,486.47/462,975.89 = 182,526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,486.47x = 462,975.89 × 182,526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,486.47x = 84,505,363,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,505,363,290.33/335,486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,889.03

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