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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,569.18, 463,085.55 and 184,666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,569.18, 463,085.55 and 184,666.18 is: 254,839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,569.18 : 463,085.55 = 184,666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,569.18/463,085.55 = 184,666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,569.18x = 463,085.55 × 184,666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,569.18x = 85,516,238,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,516,238,608.37/335,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,839.37

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