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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,291.00, 375,367.67 and 180,256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,291.00, 375,367.67 and 180,256.07 is: 248,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,291.00 : 375,367.67 = 180,256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,291.00/375,367.67 = 180,256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,291.00x = 375,367.67 × 180,256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,291.00x = 67,662,298,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,662,298,221.14/272,291.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,492.60

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