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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,062.10, 456,863.97 and 180,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,062.10, 456,863.97 and 180,160.18 is: 248,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,062.10 : 456,863.97 = 180,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,062.10/456,863.97 = 180,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,062.10x = 456,863.97 × 180,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,062.10x = 82,308,695,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308,695,070.71/331,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,620.11

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