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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,129.18, 459,718.23 and 182,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,129.18, 459,718.23 and 182,225.82 is: 251,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,129.18 : 459,718.23 = 182,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,129.18/459,718.23 = 182,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,129.18x = 459,718.23 × 182,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,129.18x = 83,772,531,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,772,531,430.70/333,129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,471.61

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