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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,213.31, 365,877 and 180,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,213.31, 365,877 and 180,329.60 is: 270,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,213.31 : 365,877 = 180,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,213.31/365,877 = 180,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,213.31x = 365,877 × 180,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,213.31x = 65,978,451,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978,451,229.82/244,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,167.31

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