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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,727.52, 380,407.08 and 180,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,727.52, 380,407.08 and 180,290.08 is: 248,736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,727.52 : 380,407.08 = 180,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,727.52/380,407.08 = 180,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,727.52x = 380,407.08 × 180,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,727.52x = 68,583,622,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,583,622,885.77/275,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,736.95

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