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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,445.88, 411,667.86 and 180,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,445.88, 411,667.86 and 180,270.36 is: 270,404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,445.88 : 411,667.86 = 180,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,445.88/411,667.86 = 180,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,445.88x = 411,667.86 × 180,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,445.88x = 74,211,513,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211,513,322.63/274,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,404.91

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