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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,579.93, 460,338.36 and 180,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,579.93, 460,338.36 and 180,614.96 is: 249,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,579.93 : 460,338.36 = 180,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,579.93/460,338.36 = 180,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,579.93x = 460,338.36 × 180,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,579.93x = 83,143,994,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143,994,425.40/333,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,247.59

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