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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,379.47, 460,060.07 and 180,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,379.47, 460,060.07 and 180,414.28 is: 248,969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.47 : 460,060.07 = 180,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.47/460,060.07 = 180,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.47x = 460,060.07 × 180,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.47x = 83,001,403,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,403,985.50/333,379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,969.76

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