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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,271.80, 460,799.82 and 291,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,271.80, 460,799.82 and 291,281.40 is: 402,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,271.80 : 460,799.82 = 291,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,271.80/460,799.82 = 291,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,271.80x = 460,799.82 × 291,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,271.80x = 134,222,416,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222,416,689.35/333,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,741.60

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