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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,117.46, 425,204.91 and 180,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,117.46, 425,204.91 and 180,795.18 is: 249,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,117.46 : 425,204.91 = 180,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,117.46/425,204.91 = 180,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,117.46x = 425,204.91 × 180,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,117.46x = 76,874,998,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,874,998,240.33/308,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,499.00

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