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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,608.16, 460,383.84 and 182,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,608.16, 460,383.84 and 182,706.24 is: 252,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,608.16 : 460,383.84 = 182,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,608.16/460,383.84 = 182,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,608.16x = 460,383.84 × 182,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,608.16x = 84,115,000,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,115,000,363.16/333,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,137.12

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