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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,267.48, 459,907.20 and 180,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,267.48, 459,907.20 and 180,305.28 is: 248,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,267.48 : 459,907.20 = 180,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,267.48/459,907.20 = 180,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,267.48x = 459,907.20 × 180,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,267.48x = 82,923,696,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923,696,470.02/333,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,820.25

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