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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,874.22, 463,485.41 and 184,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,874.22, 463,485.41 and 184,971.22 is: 255,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,874.22 : 463,485.41 = 184,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,874.22/463,485.41 = 184,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,874.22x = 463,485.41 × 184,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,874.22x = 85,731,460,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,460,349.97/335,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,248.71

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