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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,450.08, 460,160.16 and 182,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,450.08, 460,160.16 and 182,546 is: 251,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,450.08 : 460,160.16 = 182,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,450.08/460,160.16 = 182,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,450.08x = 460,160.16 × 182,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,450.08x = 84,000,396,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,000,396,567.36/333,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,912.96

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