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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,735.16, 463,347.99 and 250,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,735.16, 463,347.99 and 250,704.60 is: 345,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,735.16 : 463,347.99 = 250,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,735.16/463,347.99 = 250,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,735.16x = 463,347.99 × 250,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,735.16x = 116,163,472,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,163,472,493.75/335,735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,997.34

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