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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,231.07, 459,857.87 and 180,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,231.07, 459,857.87 and 180,269.22 is: 248,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,231.07 : 459,857.87 = 180,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,231.07/459,857.87 = 180,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,231.07x = 459,857.87 × 180,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,231.07x = 82,898,219,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898,219,234.53/333,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,770.98

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