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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,346.99, 460,015.35 and 180,381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,346.99, 460,015.35 and 180,381.85 is: 248,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,346.99 : 460,015.35 = 180,381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,346.99/460,015.35 = 180,381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,346.99x = 460,015.35 × 180,381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,346.99x = 82,978,419,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978,419,861.40/333,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,925.06

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