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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,508.67, 460,241.43 and 180,546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,508.67, 460,241.43 and 180,546.81 is: 249,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,508.67 : 460,241.43 = 180,546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,508.67/460,241.43 = 180,546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,508.67x = 460,241.43 × 180,546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,508.67x = 83,095,123,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,095,123,065.19/333,508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,154.32

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