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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,782.04, 382,030.47 and 180,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,782.04, 382,030.47 and 180,226.90 is: 248,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,782.04 : 382,030.47 = 180,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,782.04/382,030.47 = 180,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,782.04x = 382,030.47 × 180,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,782.04x = 68,852,167,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,852,167,791.18/276,782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,759.52

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