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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,379.37, 460,059.94 and 180,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,379.37, 460,059.94 and 180,414.18 is: 248,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.37 : 460,059.94 = 180,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.37/460,059.94 = 180,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.37x = 460,059.94 × 180,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.37x = 83,001,336,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,336,825.95/333,379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,969.63

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