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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,627.74, 462,979.56 and 254,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,627.74, 462,979.56 and 254,927.44 is: 351,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,627.74 : 462,979.56 = 254,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,627.74/462,979.56 = 254,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,627.74x = 462,979.56 × 254,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,627.74x = 118,026,194,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,026,194,003.13/335,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,658.04

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