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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,017.64, 460,942.66 and 181,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,017.64, 460,942.66 and 181,055.24 is: 249,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,017.64 : 460,942.66 = 181,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,017.64/460,942.66 = 181,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,017.64x = 460,942.66 × 181,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,017.64x = 83,456,083,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,456,083,932.54/334,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,855.32

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