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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,975.63, 463,646.37 and 185,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,975.63, 463,646.37 and 185,072.63 is: 255,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,975.63 : 463,646.37 = 185,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,975.63/463,646.37 = 185,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,975.63x = 463,646.37 × 185,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,975.63x = 85,808,250,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,808,250,767.62/335,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,400.23

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