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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,019.56, 456,804.90 and 180,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,019.56, 456,804.90 and 180,117.16 is: 248,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,019.56 : 456,804.90 = 180,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,019.56/456,804.90 = 180,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,019.56x = 456,804.90 × 180,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,019.56x = 82,278,401,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,278,401,262.08/331,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,560.54

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