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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,680.21, 460,478.89 and 182,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,680.21, 460,478.89 and 182,779.73 is: 252,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,680.21 : 460,478.89 = 182,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,680.21/460,478.89 = 182,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,680.21x = 460,478.89 × 182,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,680.21x = 84,166,206,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,166,206,271.00/333,680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,236.13

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