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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,049.29, 463,747.76 and 185,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,049.29, 463,747.76 and 185,146.29 is: 255,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,049.29 : 463,747.76 = 185,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,049.29/463,747.76 = 185,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,049.29x = 463,747.76 × 185,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,049.29x = 85,861,176,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861,176,334.08/336,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,501.73

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