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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,055.26, 554,635.88 and 180,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,055.26, 554,635.88 and 180,231.13 is: 270,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,055.26 : 554,635.88 = 180,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,055.26/554,635.88 = 180,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,055.26x = 554,635.88 × 180,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,055.26x = 99,962,647,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962,647,716.61/370,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,128.98

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