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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,902.41, 365,645.37 and 180,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,902.41, 365,645.37 and 180,068.68 is: 248,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,902.41 : 365,645.37 = 180,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,902.41/365,645.37 = 180,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,902.41x = 365,645.37 × 180,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,902.41x = 65,841,279,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,841,279,124.01/264,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,549.19

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