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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,543.21, 463,042.76 and 182,584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,543.21, 463,042.76 and 182,584.43 is: 251,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,543.21 : 463,042.76 = 182,584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,543.21/463,042.76 = 182,584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,543.21x = 463,042.76 × 182,584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,543.21x = 84,544,398,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,544,398,400.23/335,543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,962.78

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