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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,193.52, 457,049.88 and 180,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,193.52, 457,049.88 and 180,290.16 is: 248,801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,193.52 : 457,049.88 = 180,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,193.52/457,049.88 = 180,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,193.52x = 457,049.88 × 180,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,193.52x = 82,401,595,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,595,993.18/331,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,801.96

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