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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,946.30, 559,174.36 and 180,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,946.30, 559,174.36 and 180,769.86 is: 271,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,946.30 : 559,174.36 = 180,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,946.30/559,174.36 = 180,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,946.30x = 559,174.36 × 180,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,946.30x = 101,081,873,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,081,873,527.24/372,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,036.00

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