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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,677.58, 460,486.53 and 182,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,677.58, 460,486.53 and 182,774.58 is: 252,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,677.58 : 460,486.53 = 182,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,677.58/460,486.53 = 182,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,677.58x = 460,486.53 × 182,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,677.58x = 84,165,232,116.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165,232,116.41/333,677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,235.20

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