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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,444.40, 404,166.60 and 180,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,444.40, 404,166.60 and 180,214.80 is: 270,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,444.40 : 404,166.60 = 180,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,444.40/404,166.60 = 180,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,444.40x = 404,166.60 × 180,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,444.40x = 72,836,802,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,836,802,985.68/269,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,322.20

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