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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,437.63, 460,143.95 and 182,534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,437.63, 460,143.95 and 182,534.63 is: 251,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,437.63 : 460,143.95 = 182,534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,437.63/460,143.95 = 182,534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,437.63x = 460,143.95 × 182,534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,437.63x = 83,992,202,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,992,202,446.60/333,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,897.79

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