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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,526.62, 380,128.95 and 180,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,526.62, 380,128.95 and 180,088.34 is: 248,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,526.62 : 380,128.95 = 180,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,526.62/380,128.95 = 180,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,526.62x = 380,128.95 × 180,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,526.62x = 68,456,791,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456,791,591.44/275,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,458.00

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