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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,060.80, 329,702.40 and 180,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,060.80, 329,702.40 and 180,403.20 is: 270,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,060.80 : 329,702.40 = 180,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,060.80/329,702.40 = 180,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,060.80x = 329,702.40 × 180,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,060.80x = 59,479,368,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,479,368,007.68/220,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,286.07

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