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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,960.76, 463,625.88 and 185,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,960.76, 463,625.88 and 185,057.76 is: 255,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,960.76 : 463,625.88 = 185,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,960.76/463,625.88 = 185,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,960.76x = 463,625.88 × 185,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,960.76x = 85,797,566,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,566,830.83/335,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,379.73

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