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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,618.73, 460,394.77 and 180,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,618.73, 460,394.77 and 180,658.72 is: 249,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,618.73 : 460,394.77 = 180,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,618.73/460,394.77 = 180,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,618.73x = 460,394.77 × 180,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,618.73x = 83,174,327,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,174,327,540.92/333,618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,309.53

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