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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,005.08, 425,053.98 and 180,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,005.08, 425,053.98 and 180,772.44 is: 249,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,005.08 : 425,053.98 = 180,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,005.08/425,053.98 = 180,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,005.08x = 425,053.98 × 180,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,005.08x = 76,838,045,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838,045,096.31/308,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,470.06

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