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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,344.78, 460,026.78 and 182,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,344.78, 460,026.78 and 182,441.78 is: 251,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,344.78 : 460,026.78 = 182,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,344.78/460,026.78 = 182,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,344.78x = 460,026.78 × 182,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,344.78x = 83,928,104,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,928,104,590.87/333,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,775.67

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