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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,513.16, 462,855.58 and 199,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,513.16, 462,855.58 and 199,469.93 is: 275,177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,513.16 : 462,855.58 = 199,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,513.16/462,855.58 = 199,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,513.16x = 462,855.58 × 199,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,513.16x = 92,325,767,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,325,767,329.76/335,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,177.78

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