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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,369.99, 404,836.58 and 180,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,369.99, 404,836.58 and 180,170.87 is: 248,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,369.99 : 404,836.58 = 180,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,369.99/404,836.58 = 180,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,369.99x = 404,836.58 × 180,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,369.99x = 72,939,757,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,939,757,252.67/293,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,627.20

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