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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,377.28, 460,071.72 and 182,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,377.28, 460,071.72 and 182,474.28 is: 251,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,377.28 : 460,071.72 = 182,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,377.28/460,071.72 = 182,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,377.28x = 460,071.72 × 182,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,377.28x = 83,951,255,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,951,255,855.36/333,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,820.57

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