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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,362.91, 460,037.57 and 180,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,362.91, 460,037.57 and 180,397.83 is: 248,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,362.91 : 460,037.57 = 180,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,362.91/460,037.57 = 180,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,362.91x = 460,037.57 × 180,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,362.91x = 82,989,778,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,989,778,444.48/333,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,947.25

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