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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,629.88, 333,491.94 and 180,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,629.88, 333,491.94 and 180,681.88 is: 249,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,629.88 : 333,491.94 = 180,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,629.88/333,491.94 = 180,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,629.88x = 333,491.94 × 180,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,629.88x = 60,255,950,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255,950,684.05/241,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,372.93

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