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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,761.23, 569,922.20 and 180,082.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,761.23, 569,922.20 and 180,082.29 is: 270,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,761.23 : 569,922.20 = 180,082.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,761.23/569,922.20 = 180,082.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,761.23x = 569,922.20 × 180,082.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,761.23x = 102,632,894,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,632,894,897.84/379,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,256.38

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