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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,543.92, 460,294.28 and 180,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,543.92, 460,294.28 and 180,585.44 is: 249,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,543.92 : 460,294.28 = 180,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,543.92/460,294.28 = 180,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,543.92x = 460,294.28 × 180,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,543.92x = 83,122,445,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122,445,083.28/333,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,209.89

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