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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,180.02, 499,770.03 and 266,307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,180.02, 499,770.03 and 266,307.03 is: 399,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,180.02 : 499,770.03 = 266,307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,180.02/499,770.03 = 266,307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,180.02x = 499,770.03 × 266,307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,180.02x = 133,092,272,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,092,272,372.31/333,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,460.55

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