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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,406.07, 457,340.22 and 180,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,406.07, 457,340.22 and 180,503.07 is: 249,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,406.07 : 457,340.22 = 180,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,406.07/457,340.22 = 180,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,406.07x = 457,340.22 × 180,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,406.07x = 82,551,313,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551,313,744.48/331,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,094.15

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