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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,362.16, 460,036.53 and 180,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,362.16, 460,036.53 and 180,397.08 is: 248,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,362.16 : 460,036.53 = 180,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,362.16/460,036.53 = 180,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,362.16x = 460,036.53 × 180,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,362.16x = 82,989,246,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,989,246,705.33/333,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,946.21

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