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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.03, 551,410.31 and 180,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.03, 551,410.31 and 180,049.75 is: 270,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.03 : 551,410.31 = 180,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.03/551,410.31 = 180,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.03x = 551,410.31 × 180,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.03x = 99,281,287,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,281,287,534.52/366,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,589.77

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