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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,545.46, 312,320.00 and 180,760.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,545.46, 312,320.00 and 180,760.61 is: 249,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,545.46 : 312,320.00 = 180,760.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,545.46/312,320.00 = 180,760.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,545.46x = 312,320.00 × 180,760.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,545.46x = 56,455,154,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,154,947.90/226,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,200.12

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