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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,149.54, 459,744.98 and 180,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,149.54, 459,744.98 and 180,187.89 is: 248,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,149.54 : 459,744.98 = 180,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,149.54/459,744.98 = 180,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,149.54x = 459,744.98 × 180,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,149.54x = 82,840,476,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,840,476,983.35/333,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,658.53

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