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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,669.92, 463,227.68 and 184,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,669.92, 463,227.68 and 184,768 is: 254,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,669.92 : 463,227.68 = 184,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,669.92/463,227.68 = 184,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,669.92x = 463,227.68 × 184,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,669.92x = 85,589,651,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589,651,978.24/335,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,981.60

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