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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,040.80, 292,561.20 and 180,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,040.80, 292,561.20 and 180,460.80 is: 270,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,040.80 : 292,561.20 = 180,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,040.80/292,561.20 = 180,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,040.80x = 292,561.20 × 180,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,040.80x = 52,795,828,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,795,828,200.96/195,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,691.20

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