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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,281.45, 370,345.34 and 180,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,281.45, 370,345.34 and 180,556.08 is: 270,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,281.45 : 370,345.34 = 180,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,281.45/370,345.34 = 180,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,281.45x = 370,345.34 × 180,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,281.45x = 66,868,102,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,868,102,836.67/247,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,412.94

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