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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,949.22, 460,848.74 and 180,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,949.22, 460,848.74 and 180,991.13 is: 249,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,949.22 : 460,848.74 = 180,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,949.22/460,848.74 = 180,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,949.22x = 460,848.74 × 180,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,949.22x = 83,409,531,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,409,531,002.48/333,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,767.11

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