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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,947.72, 460,846.66 and 180,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,947.72, 460,846.66 and 180,989.62 is: 249,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,947.72 : 460,846.66 = 180,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,947.72/460,846.66 = 180,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,947.72x = 460,846.66 × 180,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,947.72x = 83,408,461,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,408,461,871.67/333,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,765.03

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