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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,877.41, 448,094.67 and 180,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,877.41, 448,094.67 and 180,521.08 is: 270,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,877.41 : 448,094.67 = 180,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,877.41/448,094.67 = 180,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,877.41x = 448,094.67 × 180,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,877.41x = 80,890,531,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890,531,530.17/298,877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,647.86

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