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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,744.69, 424,758.53 and 180,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,744.69, 424,758.53 and 180,461.29 is: 249,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,744.69 : 424,758.53 = 180,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,744.69/424,758.53 = 180,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,744.69x = 424,758.53 × 180,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,744.69x = 76,652,472,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,652,472,262.30/307,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,078.13

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