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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,625.08, 332,087.87 and 180,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,625.08, 332,087.87 and 180,089.83 is: 248,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,625.08 : 332,087.87 = 180,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,625.08/332,087.87 = 180,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,625.08x = 332,087.87 × 180,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,625.08x = 59,805,646,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805,646,322.69/240,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,542.87

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