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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,364.98, 460,041.92 and 180,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,364.98, 460,041.92 and 180,403.08 is: 248,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,364.98 : 460,041.92 = 180,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,364.98/460,041.92 = 180,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,364.98x = 460,041.92 × 180,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,364.98x = 82,992,979,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992,979,297.11/333,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,955.30

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