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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,977.25, 448,860.20 and 180,107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,977.25, 448,860.20 and 180,107.06 is: 269,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,977.25 : 448,860.20 = 180,107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,977.25/448,860.20 = 180,107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,977.25x = 448,860.20 × 180,107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,977.25x = 80,842,887,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842,887,828.18/299,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,496.73

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