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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,713.52, 460,518.48 and 182,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,713.52, 460,518.48 and 182,809.44 is: 252,273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,713.52 : 460,518.48 = 182,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,713.52/460,518.48 = 182,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,713.52x = 460,518.48 × 182,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,713.52x = 84,187,125,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,187,125,438.45/333,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,273.64

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