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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,042.80, 292,564.20 and 180,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,042.80, 292,564.20 and 180,462.80 is: 270,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,042.80 : 292,564.20 = 180,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,042.80/292,564.20 = 180,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,042.80x = 292,564.20 × 180,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,042.80x = 52,796,954,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796,954,711.76/195,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,694.20

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