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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,833.94, 460,685.88 and 180,867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,833.94, 460,685.88 and 180,867.87 is: 249,594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,833.94 : 460,685.88 = 180,867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,833.94/460,685.88 = 180,867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,833.94x = 460,685.88 × 180,867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,833.94x = 83,323,273,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323,273,854.68/333,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,594.97

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