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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,920.70, 460,605.42 and 272,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,920.70, 460,605.42 and 272,755.62 is: 376,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,920.70 : 460,605.42 = 272,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,920.70/460,605.42 = 272,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,920.70x = 460,605.42 × 272,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,920.70x = 125,632,716,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,632,716,907.46/333,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,235.19

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