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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,063.04, 426,458.28 and 180,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,063.04, 426,458.28 and 180,022.76 is: 248,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,063.04 : 426,458.28 = 180,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,063.04/426,458.28 = 180,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,063.04x = 426,458.28 × 180,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,063.04x = 76,772,196,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772,196,590.45/309,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,403.03

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