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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,447.12, 460,156.80 and 182,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,447.12, 460,156.80 and 182,544 is: 251,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,447.12 : 460,156.80 = 182,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,447.12/460,156.80 = 182,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,447.12x = 460,156.80 × 182,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,447.12x = 83,998,862,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,998,862,899.20/333,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,910.60

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