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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,750.47, 460,577.88 and 180,788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,750.47, 460,577.88 and 180,788.67 is: 249,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,750.47 : 460,577.88 = 180,788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,750.47/460,577.88 = 180,788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,750.47x = 460,577.88 × 180,788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,750.47x = 83,267,261,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,261,678.66/333,750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,489.57

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