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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,999.62, 463,679.27 and 185,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,999.62, 463,679.27 and 185,096.62 is: 255,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,999.62 : 463,679.27 = 185,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,999.62/463,679.27 = 185,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,999.62x = 463,679.27 × 185,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,999.62x = 85,825,465,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,825,465,466.07/335,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,433.22

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