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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,093.96, 456,911.70 and 180,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,093.96, 456,911.70 and 180,192.52 is: 248,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,093.96 : 456,911.70 = 180,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,093.96/456,911.70 = 180,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,093.96x = 456,911.70 × 180,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,093.96x = 82,332,070,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,332,070,640.48/331,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,666.79

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