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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,401.10, 460,094.58 and 180,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,401.10, 460,094.58 and 180,439.25 is: 249,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,401.10 : 460,094.58 = 180,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,401.10/460,094.58 = 180,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,401.10x = 460,094.58 × 180,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,401.10x = 83,019,118,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019,118,643.79/333,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,006.73

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