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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,731.08, 463,310.64 and 184,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,731.08, 463,310.64 and 184,828.08 is: 255,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,731.08 : 463,310.64 = 184,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,731.08/463,310.64 = 184,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,731.08x = 463,310.64 × 184,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,731.08x = 85,632,816,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,632,816,034.77/335,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,063.71

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