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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,661.36, 460,458.68 and 182,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,661.36, 460,458.68 and 182,748.64 is: 252,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,661.36 : 460,458.68 = 182,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,661.36/460,458.68 = 182,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,661.36x = 460,458.68 × 182,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,661.36x = 84,148,197,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,148,197,546.20/333,661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,196.41

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