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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,674.57, 460,468.61 and 180,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,674.57, 460,468.61 and 180,709.25 is: 249,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,674.57 : 460,468.61 = 180,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,674.57/460,468.61 = 180,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,674.57x = 460,468.61 × 180,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,674.57x = 83,210,933,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210,933,955.75/333,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,377.52

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