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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,658.72, 460,406.96 and 265,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,658.72, 460,406.96 and 265,847.52 is: 366,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,658.72 : 460,406.96 = 265,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,658.72/460,406.96 = 265,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,658.72x = 460,406.96 × 265,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,658.72x = 122,398,048,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398,048,506.74/333,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,836.05

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