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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,352.31, 460,022.67 and 180,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,352.31, 460,022.67 and 180,387.14 is: 248,932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,352.31 : 460,022.67 = 180,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,352.31/460,022.67 = 180,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,352.31x = 460,022.67 × 180,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,352.31x = 82,982,171,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982,171,476.35/333,352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,932.35

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