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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,764.72, 537,150.51 and 180,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,764.72, 537,150.51 and 180,731.94 is: 270,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,764.72 : 537,150.51 = 180,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,764.72/537,150.51 = 180,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,764.72x = 537,150.51 × 180,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,764.72x = 97,080,253,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,080,253,744.29/358,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,595.88

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