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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,829.78, 416,434.27 and 180,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,829.78, 416,434.27 and 180,926.96 is: 249,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,829.78 : 416,434.27 = 180,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,829.78/416,434.27 = 180,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,829.78x = 416,434.27 × 180,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,829.78x = 75,344,183,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344,183,976.43/301,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,624.75

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