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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,262.62, 459,901.16 and 180,300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,262.62, 459,901.16 and 180,300.32 is: 248,813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,262.62 : 459,901.16 = 180,300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,262.62/459,901.16 = 180,300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,262.62x = 459,901.16 × 180,300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,262.62x = 82,920,327,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,920,327,916.87/333,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,813.77

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