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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,486.52, 462,982.48 and 192,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,486.52, 462,982.48 and 192,274.02 is: 265,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,486.52 : 462,982.48 = 192,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,486.52/462,982.48 = 192,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,486.52x = 462,982.48 × 192,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,486.52x = 89,019,502,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,019,502,619.17/335,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,344.50

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