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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,849.69, 462,684.24 and 233,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,849.69, 462,684.24 and 233,699.48 is: 321,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,849.69 : 462,684.24 = 233,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,849.69/462,684.24 = 233,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,849.69x = 462,684.24 × 233,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,849.69x = 108,129,066,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,129,066,292.20/335,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,956.73

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