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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,254.64, 459,889.48 and 180,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,254.64, 459,889.48 and 180,292.36 is: 248,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,254.64 : 459,889.48 = 180,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,254.64/459,889.48 = 180,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,254.64x = 459,889.48 × 180,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,254.64x = 82,914,559,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,914,559,688.37/333,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,802.42

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