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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,994.32, 460,981.74 and 307,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,994.32, 460,981.74 and 307,094.28 is: 423,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,994.32 : 460,981.74 = 307,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,994.32/460,981.74 = 307,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,994.32x = 460,981.74 × 307,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,994.32x = 141,564,855,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,564,855,538.45/333,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,854.08

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