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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,004.08, 425,052.60 and 180,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,004.08, 425,052.60 and 180,771.44 is: 249,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,004.08 : 425,052.60 = 180,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,004.08/425,052.60 = 180,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,004.08x = 425,052.60 × 180,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,004.08x = 76,837,370,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,837,370,577.74/308,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,468.68

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