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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,046.90, 339,987.15 and 180,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,046.90, 339,987.15 and 180,002.10 is: 269,540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,046.90 : 339,987.15 = 180,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,046.90/339,987.15 = 180,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,046.90x = 339,987.15 × 180,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,046.90x = 61,198,400,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,198,400,973.02/227,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,540.79

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