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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,775.56, 457,847.94 and 180,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,775.56, 457,847.94 and 180,873.64 is: 249,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,775.56 : 457,847.94 = 180,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,775.56/457,847.94 = 180,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,775.56x = 457,847.94 × 180,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,775.56x = 82,812,623,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,812,623,474.30/331,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,604.35

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