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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,673.19, 460,466.72 and 180,707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,673.19, 460,466.72 and 180,707.87 is: 249,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,673.19 : 460,466.72 = 180,707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,673.19/460,466.72 = 180,707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,673.19x = 460,466.72 × 180,707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,673.19x = 83,209,956,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209,956,971.21/333,673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,375.62

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