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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,472.87, 460,192.83 and 180,510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,472.87, 460,192.83 and 180,510.59 is: 249,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,472.87 : 460,192.83 = 180,510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,472.87/460,192.83 = 180,510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,472.87x = 460,192.83 × 180,510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,472.87x = 83,069,681,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069,681,253.70/333,472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,104.76

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