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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,360, 460,036.80 and 182,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,360, 460,036.80 and 182,457 is: 251,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,360 : 460,036.80 = 182,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,360/460,036.80 = 182,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,360x = 460,036.80 × 182,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,360x = 83,936,934,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,934,417.60/333,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,790.66

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