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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,352.61, 460,027.81 and 180,390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,352.61, 460,027.81 and 180,390.78 is: 248,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,352.61 : 460,027.81 = 180,390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,352.61/460,027.81 = 180,390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,352.61x = 460,027.81 × 180,390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,352.61x = 82,984,775,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984,775,467.59/333,352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,939.93

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