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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,878.29, 463,490.91 and 184,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,878.29, 463,490.91 and 184,975.29 is: 255,254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,878.29 : 463,490.91 = 184,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,878.29/463,490.91 = 184,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,878.29x = 463,490.91 × 184,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,878.29x = 85,734,365,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,365,489.61/335,878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,254.26

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