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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,280.80, 499,994.10 and 164,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,280.80, 499,994.10 and 164,881.80 is: 247,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,280.80 : 499,994.10 = 164,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,280.80/499,994.10 = 164,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,280.80x = 499,994.10 × 164,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,280.80x = 82,439,927,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,439,927,197.38/333,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,358.77

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