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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,090.66, 347,406.57 and 180,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,090.66, 347,406.57 and 180,346.11 is: 248,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,090.66 : 347,406.57 = 180,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,090.66/347,406.57 = 180,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,090.66x = 347,406.57 × 180,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,090.66x = 62,653,423,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,653,423,487.94/252,090.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,535.28

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