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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,973.82, 460,953.42 and 307,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,973.82, 460,953.42 and 307,073.72 is: 423,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,973.82 : 460,953.42 = 307,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,973.82/460,953.42 = 307,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,973.82x = 460,953.42 × 307,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,973.82x = 141,546,681,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,546,681,426.12/333,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,825.68

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