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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,314.42, 459,970.60 and 180,349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,314.42, 459,970.60 and 180,349.23 is: 248,880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,314.42 : 459,970.60 = 180,349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,314.42/459,970.60 = 180,349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,314.42x = 459,970.60 × 180,349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,314.42x = 82,955,342,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,955,342,630.89/333,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,880.15

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