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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,673.82, 460,467.58 and 180,708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,673.82, 460,467.58 and 180,708.49 is: 249,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,673.82 : 460,467.58 = 180,708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,673.82/460,467.58 = 180,708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,673.82x = 460,467.58 × 180,708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,673.82x = 83,210,399,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210,399,472.81/333,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,376.47

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