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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,392.07, 455,926.41 and 187,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,392.07, 455,926.41 and 187,149.24 is: 258,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,392.07 : 455,926.41 = 187,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,392.07/455,926.41 = 187,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,392.07x = 455,926.41 × 187,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,392.07x = 85,326,281,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326,281,127.43/330,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,257.65

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