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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,946.72, 460,845.29 and 180,988.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,946.72, 460,845.29 and 180,988.62 is: 249,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,946.72 : 460,845.29 = 180,988.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,946.72/460,845.29 = 180,988.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,946.72x = 460,845.29 × 180,988.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,946.72x = 83,407,752,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,407,752,165.66/333,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,763.66

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