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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,910.28, 551,415.19 and 180,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,910.28, 551,415.19 and 180,053 is: 270,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,910.28 : 551,415.19 = 180,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,910.28/551,415.19 = 180,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,910.28x = 551,415.19 × 180,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,910.28x = 99,283,959,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,283,959,205.07/366,910.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,594.65

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