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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,471.20, 551,206.80 and 180,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,471.20, 551,206.80 and 180,847.20 is: 271,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,471.20 : 551,206.80 = 180,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,471.20/551,206.80 = 180,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,471.20x = 551,206.80 × 180,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,471.20x = 99,684,206,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,684,206,400.96/367,471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,270.80

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