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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,977.82, 460,958.94 and 307,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,977.82, 460,958.94 and 307,077.72 is: 423,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,977.82 : 460,958.94 = 307,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,977.82/460,958.94 = 307,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,977.82x = 460,958.94 × 307,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,977.82x = 141,550,220,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,550,220,308.82/333,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,831.20

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