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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,312.80, 551,088.28 and 180,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,312.80, 551,088.28 and 180,193.08 is: 270,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,312.80 : 551,088.28 = 180,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,312.80/551,088.28 = 180,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,312.80x = 551,088.28 × 180,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,312.80x = 99,302,294,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302,294,525.10/367,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,348.04

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