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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,235.28, 464,004.60 and 185,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,235.28, 464,004.60 and 185,334.80 is: 255,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,235.28 : 464,004.60 = 185,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,235.28/464,004.60 = 185,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,235.28x = 464,004.60 × 185,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,235.28x = 85,996,199,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996,199,740.08/336,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,761.98

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