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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,209.56, 365,871.38 and 180,325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,209.56, 365,871.38 and 180,325.85 is: 270,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,209.56 : 365,871.38 = 180,325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,209.56/365,871.38 = 180,325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,209.56x = 365,871.38 × 180,325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,209.56x = 65,976,064,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,976,064,858.19/244,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,161.68

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