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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,998.24, 460,483.94 and 212,929.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,998.24, 460,483.94 and 212,929.36 is: 293,566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,998.24 : 460,483.94 = 212,929.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,998.24/460,483.94 = 212,929.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,998.24x = 460,483.94 × 212,929.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,998.24x = 98,050,548,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,050,548,817.86/333,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,566.07

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