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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,902.53, 551,403.55 and 180,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,902.53, 551,403.55 and 180,045.25 is: 270,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,902.53 : 551,403.55 = 180,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,902.53/551,403.55 = 180,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,902.53x = 551,403.55 × 180,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,902.53x = 99,277,588,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277,588,857.19/366,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,583.01

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