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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,751.22, 460,578.92 and 180,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,751.22, 460,578.92 and 180,789.42 is: 249,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,751.22 : 460,578.92 = 180,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,751.22/460,578.92 = 180,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,751.22x = 460,578.92 × 180,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,751.22x = 83,267,794,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,794,907.08/333,751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,490.61

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