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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,728.08, 463,306.50 and 184,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,728.08, 463,306.50 and 184,825.08 is: 255,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,728.08 : 463,306.50 = 184,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,728.08/463,306.50 = 184,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,728.08x = 463,306.50 × 184,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,728.08x = 85,630,660,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,630,660,927.02/335,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,059.57

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