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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,802.32, 463,406.76 and 184,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,802.32, 463,406.76 and 184,898 is: 255,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,802.32 : 463,406.76 = 184,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,802.32/463,406.76 = 184,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,802.32x = 463,406.76 × 184,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,802.32x = 85,682,983,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,682,983,110.48/335,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,159.00

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