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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,843.41, 389,888.49 and 180,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,843.41, 389,888.49 and 180,004.25 is: 270,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,843.41 : 389,888.49 = 180,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,843.41/389,888.49 = 180,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,843.41x = 389,888.49 × 180,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,843.41x = 70,181,585,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,181,585,226.08/259,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,091.84

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