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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,033.16, 463,725.56 and 185,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,033.16, 463,725.56 and 185,130.16 is: 255,479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,033.16 : 463,725.56 = 185,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,033.16/463,725.56 = 185,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,033.16x = 463,725.56 × 185,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,033.16x = 85,849,585,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,849,585,381.04/336,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,479.51

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