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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,233.82, 455,722.77 and 179,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,233.82, 455,722.77 and 179,330.82 is: 247,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,233.82 : 455,722.77 = 179,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,233.82/455,722.77 = 179,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,233.82x = 455,722.77 × 179,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,233.82x = 81,725,138,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725,138,036.77/330,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,476.59

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