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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,288.96, 459,936.90 and 180,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,288.96, 459,936.90 and 180,326.76 is: 248,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,288.96 : 459,936.90 = 180,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,288.96/459,936.90 = 180,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,288.96x = 459,936.90 × 180,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,288.96x = 82,938,930,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938,930,981.44/333,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,849.92

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