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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,033.25, 459,584.90 and 180,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,033.25, 459,584.90 and 180,070.35 is: 248,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,033.25 : 459,584.90 = 180,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,033.25/459,584.90 = 180,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,033.25x = 459,584.90 × 180,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,033.25x = 82,757,612,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,757,612,897.36/333,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,496.55

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