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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,911.28, 551,416.69 and 180,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,911.28, 551,416.69 and 180,054 is: 270,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,911.28 : 551,416.69 = 180,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,911.28/551,416.69 = 180,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,911.28x = 551,416.69 × 180,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,911.28x = 99,284,780,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,284,780,701.26/366,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,596.15

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