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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,560.61, 460,313.88 and 180,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,560.61, 460,313.88 and 180,598.89 is: 249,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,560.61 : 460,313.88 = 180,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,560.61/460,313.88 = 180,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,560.61x = 460,313.88 × 180,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,560.61x = 83,132,175,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132,175,779.59/333,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,226.60

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