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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,726.58, 463,304.43 and 184,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,726.58, 463,304.43 and 184,823.58 is: 255,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,726.58 : 463,304.43 = 184,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,726.58/463,304.43 = 184,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,726.58x = 463,304.43 × 184,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,726.58x = 85,629,583,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,629,583,382.46/335,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,057.50

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