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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,388.54, 457,316.16 and 180,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,388.54, 457,316.16 and 180,485.54 is: 249,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,388.54 : 457,316.16 = 180,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,388.54/457,316.16 = 180,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,388.54x = 457,316.16 × 180,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,388.54x = 82,538,954,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,538,954,088.33/331,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,070.03

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