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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,715.59, 463,287.50 and 182,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,715.59, 463,287.50 and 182,754.88 is: 252,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,715.59 : 463,287.50 = 182,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,715.59/463,287.50 = 182,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,715.59x = 463,287.50 × 182,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,715.59x = 84,668,051,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668,051,133.34/335,715.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,201.73

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