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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,663.92, 463,219.32 and 184,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,663.92, 463,219.32 and 184,762 is: 254,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,663.92 : 463,219.32 = 184,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,663.92/463,219.32 = 184,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,663.92x = 463,219.32 × 184,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,663.92x = 85,585,328,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,585,328,001.84/335,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,973.27

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