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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,309.04, 551,082.63 and 180,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,309.04, 551,082.63 and 180,189.32 is: 270,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,309.04 : 551,082.63 = 180,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,309.04/551,082.63 = 180,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,309.04x = 551,082.63 × 180,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,309.04x = 99,299,201,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,299,201,608.10/367,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,342.39

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