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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,870.28, 460,752.78 and 182,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,870.28, 460,752.78 and 182,967.28 is: 252,501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,870.28 : 460,752.78 = 182,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,870.28/460,752.78 = 182,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,870.28x = 460,752.78 × 182,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,870.28x = 84,302,682,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302,682,909.04/333,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,501.31

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