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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,533.55, 460,272.96 and 180,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,533.55, 460,272.96 and 180,567.69 is: 249,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,533.55 : 460,272.96 = 180,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,533.55/460,272.96 = 180,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,533.55x = 460,272.96 × 180,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,533.55x = 83,110,425,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,110,425,156.66/333,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,181.60

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