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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,964.81, 463,631.45 and 185,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,964.81, 463,631.45 and 185,061.81 is: 255,385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,964.81 : 463,631.45 = 185,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,964.81/463,631.45 = 185,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,964.81x = 463,631.45 × 185,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,964.81x = 85,800,476,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,800,476,123.23/335,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.30

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