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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,700.56, 460,507.36 and 180,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,700.56, 460,507.36 and 180,739.08 is: 249,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,700.56 : 460,507.36 = 180,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,700.56/460,507.36 = 180,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,700.56x = 460,507.36 × 180,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,700.56x = 83,231,676,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,231,676,579.63/333,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,420.25

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