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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,432.16, 337,060.56 and 180,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,432.16, 337,060.56 and 180,903.20 is: 249,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,432.16 : 337,060.56 = 180,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,432.16/337,060.56 = 180,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,432.16x = 337,060.56 × 180,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,432.16x = 60,975,333,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,333,897.79/244,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,457.08

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