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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,637.22, 460,419.60 and 180,676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,637.22, 460,419.60 and 180,676.61 is: 249,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,637.22 : 460,419.60 = 180,676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,637.22/460,419.60 = 180,676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,637.22x = 460,419.60 × 180,676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,637.22x = 83,187,052,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,187,052,505.56/333,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,333.85

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