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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,761.98, 569,923.34 and 180,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,761.98, 569,923.34 and 180,083.04 is: 270,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,761.98 : 569,923.34 = 180,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,761.98/569,923.34 = 180,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,761.98x = 569,923.34 × 180,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,761.98x = 102,633,527,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,633,527,634.15/379,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,257.51

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