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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,768.73, 463,359.99 and 184,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,768.73, 463,359.99 and 184,865.73 is: 255,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,768.73 : 463,359.99 = 184,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,768.73/463,359.99 = 184,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,768.73x = 463,359.99 × 184,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,768.73x = 85,659,382,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,382,804.14/335,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,114.24

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