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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,046.23, 499,733.36 and 155,527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,046.23, 499,733.36 and 155,527.44 is: 233,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,046.23 : 499,733.36 = 155,527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,046.23/499,733.36 = 155,527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,046.23x = 499,733.36 × 155,527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,046.23x = 77,722,250,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,722,250,163.40/333,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,367.75

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