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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,701.91, 460,506.27 and 180,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,701.91, 460,506.27 and 180,736.59 is: 249,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,701.91 : 460,506.27 = 180,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,701.91/460,506.27 = 180,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,701.91x = 460,506.27 × 180,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,701.91x = 83,230,332,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,230,332,913.42/333,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,415.21

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