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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,464.96, 460,009.44 and 225,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,464.96, 460,009.44 and 225,998.24 is: 311,760.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,464.96 : 460,009.44 = 225,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,464.96/460,009.44 = 225,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,464.96x = 460,009.44 × 225,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,464.96x = 103,961,323,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,961,323,823.39/333,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,760.86

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