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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,267.93, 459,908.50 and 180,305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,267.93, 459,908.50 and 180,305.63 is: 248,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,267.93 : 459,908.50 = 180,305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,267.93/459,908.50 = 180,305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,267.93x = 459,908.50 × 180,305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,267.93x = 82,924,091,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,924,091,834.86/333,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,821.10

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