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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,518.08, 462,862.40 and 199,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,518.08, 462,862.40 and 199,474.74 is: 275,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,518.08 : 462,862.40 = 199,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,518.08/462,862.40 = 199,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,518.08x = 462,862.40 × 199,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,518.08x = 92,329,355,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,329,355,898.40/335,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,184.44

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