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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,110.40, 325,665.60 and 180,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,110.40, 325,665.60 and 180,246.40 is: 270,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,110.40 : 325,665.60 = 180,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,110.40/325,665.60 = 180,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,110.40x = 325,665.60 × 180,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,110.40x = 58,700,052,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,052,003.84/217,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,369.60

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