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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,650.81, 406,607.32 and 180,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,650.81, 406,607.32 and 180,121.27 is: 248,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,650.81 : 406,607.32 = 180,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,650.81/406,607.32 = 180,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,650.81x = 406,607.32 × 180,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,650.81x = 73,238,626,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,238,626,869.70/294,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,560.75

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