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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,095.96, 456,914.46 and 180,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,095.96, 456,914.46 and 180,194.52 is: 248,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,095.96 : 456,914.46 = 180,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,095.96/456,914.46 = 180,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,095.96x = 456,914.46 × 180,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,095.96x = 82,333,481,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,333,481,800.76/331,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,669.55

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