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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,051.97, 463,751.47 and 185,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,051.97, 463,751.47 and 185,148.97 is: 255,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,051.97 : 463,751.47 = 185,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,051.97/463,751.47 = 185,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,051.97x = 463,751.47 × 185,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,051.97x = 85,863,106,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,863,106,543.61/336,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,505.44

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