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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,333.70, 459,997.26 and 180,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,333.70, 459,997.26 and 180,368.54 is: 248,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,333.70 : 459,997.26 = 180,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,333.70/459,997.26 = 180,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,333.70x = 459,997.26 × 180,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,333.70x = 82,969,034,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,969,034,190.20/333,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,906.83

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