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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,576.44, 457,575.66 and 180,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,576.44, 457,575.66 and 180,673.44 is: 249,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,576.44 : 457,575.66 = 180,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,576.44/457,575.66 = 180,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,576.44x = 457,575.66 × 180,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,576.44x = 82,671,768,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,671,768,552.47/331,576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,329.44

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