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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,359.34, 460,035.88 and 180,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,359.34, 460,035.88 and 180,397.53 is: 248,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,359.34 : 460,035.88 = 180,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,359.34/460,035.88 = 180,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,359.34x = 460,035.88 × 180,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,359.34x = 82,989,336,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,989,336,232.23/333,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,948.59

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