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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,964.58, 463,631.14 and 185,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,964.58, 463,631.14 and 185,061.58 is: 255,384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,964.58 : 463,631.14 = 185,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,964.58/463,631.14 = 185,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,964.58x = 463,631.14 × 185,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,964.58x = 85,800,311,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,800,311,305.60/335,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,384.99

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