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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,313.92, 459,969.91 and 180,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,313.92, 459,969.91 and 180,348.73 is: 248,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,313.92 : 459,969.91 = 180,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,313.92/459,969.91 = 180,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,313.92x = 459,969.91 × 180,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,313.92x = 82,954,987,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,954,987,505.92/333,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,879.46

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