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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,621.15, 460,397.40 and 180,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,621.15, 460,397.40 and 180,660.55 is: 249,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,621.15 : 460,397.40 = 180,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,621.15/460,397.40 = 180,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,621.15x = 460,397.40 × 180,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,621.15x = 83,175,647,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,175,647,502.57/333,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,311.67

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