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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,744.16, 463,353.12 and 184,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,744.16, 463,353.12 and 184,868.16 is: 255,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,744.16 : 463,353.12 = 184,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,744.16/463,353.12 = 184,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,744.16x = 463,353.12 × 184,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,744.16x = 85,659,238,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,238,724.66/335,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,132.48

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