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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,730.27, 380,410.88 and 180,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,730.27, 380,410.88 and 180,292.83 is: 248,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,730.27 : 380,410.88 = 180,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,730.27/380,410.88 = 180,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,730.27x = 380,410.88 × 180,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,730.27x = 68,585,353,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,585,353,216.53/275,730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,740.75

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