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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,974.82, 460,954.80 and 307,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,974.82, 460,954.80 and 307,074.72 is: 423,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,974.82 : 460,954.80 = 307,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,974.82/460,954.80 = 307,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,974.82x = 460,954.80 × 307,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,974.82x = 141,547,566,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,547,566,142.66/333,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,827.06

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