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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,902.54, 460,786.92 and 180,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,902.54, 460,786.92 and 180,941.06 is: 249,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,902.54 : 460,786.92 = 180,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,902.54/460,786.92 = 180,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,902.54x = 460,786.92 × 180,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,902.54x = 83,375,273,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375,273,738.94/333,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,699.43

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