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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,663.72, 460,413.84 and 265,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,663.72, 460,413.84 and 265,852.52 is: 366,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,663.72 : 460,413.84 = 265,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,663.72/460,413.84 = 265,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,663.72x = 460,413.84 × 265,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,663.72x = 122,402,179,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,402,179,606.88/333,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,842.94

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