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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,010.81, 459,248.19 and 218,247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,010.81, 459,248.19 and 218,247.65 is: 300,980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,010.81 : 459,248.19 = 218,247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,010.81/459,248.19 = 218,247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,010.81x = 459,248.19 × 218,247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,010.81x = 100,229,838,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229,838,234.25/333,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,980.73

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