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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,302.28, 551,072.49 and 180,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,302.28, 551,072.49 and 180,182.56 is: 270,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,302.28 : 551,072.49 = 180,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,302.28/551,072.49 = 180,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,302.28x = 551,072.49 × 180,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,302.28x = 99,293,651,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,293,651,993.77/367,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,332.25

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