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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,265.62, 459,905.30 and 180,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,265.62, 459,905.30 and 180,303.33 is: 248,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,265.62 : 459,905.30 = 180,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,265.62/459,905.30 = 180,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,265.62x = 459,905.30 × 180,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,265.62x = 82,922,456,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,922,456,173.13/333,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,817.91

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