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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,747.22, 301,206.86 and 180,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,747.22, 301,206.86 and 180,362.94 is: 248,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,747.22 : 301,206.86 = 180,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,747.22/301,206.86 = 180,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,747.22x = 301,206.86 × 180,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,747.22x = 54,326,554,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326,554,817.77/218,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,353.12

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