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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,353.61, 460,029.19 and 180,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,353.61, 460,029.19 and 180,391.78 is: 248,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,353.61 : 460,029.19 = 180,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,353.61/460,029.19 = 180,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,353.61x = 460,029.19 × 180,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,353.61x = 82,985,484,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,985,484,436.06/333,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,941.31

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