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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,054.76, 554,635.13 and 180,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,054.76, 554,635.13 and 180,230.63 is: 270,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,054.76 : 554,635.13 = 180,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,054.76/554,635.13 = 180,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,054.76x = 554,635.13 × 180,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,054.76x = 99,962,235,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962,235,225.70/370,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,128.23

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