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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,528.29, 460,265.72 and 180,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,528.29, 460,265.72 and 180,562.43 is: 249,174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,528.29 : 460,265.72 = 180,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,528.29/460,265.72 = 180,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,528.29x = 460,265.72 × 180,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,528.29x = 83,106,698,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,106,698,450.97/333,528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,174.36

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