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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,007.29, 463,689.85 and 185,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,007.29, 463,689.85 and 185,104.29 is: 255,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,007.29 : 463,689.85 = 185,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,007.29/463,689.85 = 185,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,007.29x = 463,689.85 × 185,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,007.29x = 85,830,977,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,830,977,220.49/336,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,443.80

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