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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,379.97, 460,060.76 and 180,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,379.97, 460,060.76 and 180,414.77 is: 248,970.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.97 : 460,060.76 = 180,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.97/460,060.76 = 180,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.97x = 460,060.76 × 180,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.97x = 83,001,756,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,756,201.43/333,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,970.44

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