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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,946.72, 460,854.48 and 183,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,946.72, 460,854.48 and 183,052 is: 252,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,946.72 : 460,854.48 = 183,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,946.72/460,854.48 = 183,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,946.72x = 460,854.48 × 183,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,946.72x = 84,360,334,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,360,334,272.96/333,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,616.15

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