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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,660.80, 318,991.20 and 180,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,660.80, 318,991.20 and 180,001.60 is: 270,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,660.80 : 318,991.20 = 180,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,660.80/318,991.20 = 180,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,660.80x = 318,991.20 × 180,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,660.80x = 57,418,926,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,418,926,385.92/212,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,002.40

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