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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,127.96, 425,219.40 and 180,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,127.96, 425,219.40 and 180,805.68 is: 249,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,127.96 : 425,219.40 = 180,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,127.96/425,219.40 = 180,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,127.96x = 425,219.40 × 180,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,127.96x = 76,882,082,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,882,082,766.19/308,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,513.49

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