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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,492.94, 452,599.35 and 180,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,492.94, 452,599.35 and 180,462.19 is: 270,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,492.94 : 452,599.35 = 180,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,492.94/452,599.35 = 180,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,492.94x = 452,599.35 × 180,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,492.94x = 81,677,069,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677,069,893.58/302,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,013.14

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