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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,862.83, 380,864.99 and 180,530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,862.83, 380,864.99 and 180,530.69 is: 249,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,862.83 : 380,864.99 = 180,530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,862.83/380,864.99 = 180,530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,862.83x = 380,864.99 × 180,530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,862.83x = 68,757,818,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,757,818,538.89/275,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,246.40

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