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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.16, 551,410.49 and 180,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.16, 551,410.49 and 180,049.88 is: 270,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.16 : 551,410.49 = 180,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.16/551,410.49 = 180,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.16x = 551,410.49 × 180,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.16x = 99,281,392,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,281,392,555.24/366,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,589.96

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