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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,707.74, 287,184.42 and 180,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,707.74, 287,184.42 and 180,784.08 is: 270,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,707.74 : 287,184.42 = 180,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,707.74/287,184.42 = 180,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,707.74x = 287,184.42 × 180,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,707.74x = 51,918,371,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918,371,160.03/191,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,820.42

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