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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,262.92, 464,045.94 and 185,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,262.92, 464,045.94 and 185,365.32 is: 255,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,262.92 : 464,045.94 = 185,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,262.92/464,045.94 = 185,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,262.92x = 464,045.94 × 185,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,262.92x = 86,018,024,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,018,024,162.80/336,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,805.86

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