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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,585.78, 463,108.44 and 184,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,585.78, 463,108.44 and 184,682.78 is: 254,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,585.78 : 463,108.44 = 184,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,585.78/463,108.44 = 184,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,585.78x = 463,108.44 × 184,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,585.78x = 85,528,154,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,528,154,140.66/335,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,862.27

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