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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,702.08, 460,507.92 and 180,739.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,702.08, 460,507.92 and 180,739.65 is: 249,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,702.08 : 460,507.92 = 180,739.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,702.08/460,507.92 = 180,739.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,702.08x = 460,507.92 × 180,739.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,702.08x = 83,232,041,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232,041,332.16/333,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,420.21

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