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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,553.70, 551,330.55 and 180,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,553.70, 551,330.55 and 180,929.70 is: 271,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,553.70 : 551,330.55 = 180,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,553.70/551,330.55 = 180,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,553.70x = 551,330.55 × 180,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,553.70x = 99,752,071,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,752,071,012.34/367,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,394.55

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