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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,381.52, 460,066.55 and 180,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,381.52, 460,066.55 and 180,419.76 is: 248,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,381.52 : 460,066.55 = 180,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,381.52/460,066.55 = 180,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,381.52x = 460,066.55 × 180,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,381.52x = 83,005,095,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,095,632.93/333,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,979.29

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