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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,627.70, 437,441.55 and 180,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,627.70, 437,441.55 and 180,882.10 is: 271,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,627.70 : 437,441.55 = 180,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,627.70/437,441.55 = 180,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,627.70x = 437,441.55 × 180,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,627.70x = 79,125,346,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125,346,191.26/291,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,323.15

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