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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,934.18, 380,926.95 and 180,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,934.18, 380,926.95 and 180,586.51 is: 249,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,934.18 : 380,926.95 = 180,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,934.18/380,926.95 = 180,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,934.18x = 380,926.95 × 180,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,934.18x = 68,790,268,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,790,268,465.44/275,934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,299.56

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