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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,087.04, 456,891.36 and 180,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,087.04, 456,891.36 and 180,180.80 is: 248,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,087.04 : 456,891.36 = 180,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,087.04/456,891.36 = 180,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,087.04x = 456,891.36 × 180,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,087.04x = 82,323,050,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,323,050,757.89/331,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,644.74

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