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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,823.72, 460,678.98 and 182,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,823.72, 460,678.98 and 182,926.12 is: 252,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,823.72 : 460,678.98 = 182,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,823.72/460,678.98 = 182,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,823.72x = 460,678.98 × 182,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,823.72x = 84,270,218,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270,218,376.96/333,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,439.28

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