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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,027.60, 554,594.42 and 180,203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,027.60, 554,594.42 and 180,203.51 is: 270,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,027.60 : 554,594.42 = 180,203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,027.60/554,594.42 = 180,203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,027.60x = 554,594.42 × 180,203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,027.60x = 99,939,862,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,939,862,947.41/370,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,087.59

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