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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,848.94, 460,706.58 and 180,882.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,848.94, 460,706.58 and 180,882.87 is: 249,615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,848.94 : 460,706.58 = 180,882.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,848.94/460,706.58 = 180,882.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,848.94x = 460,706.58 × 180,882.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,848.94x = 83,333,928,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,333,928,418.28/333,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,615.67

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