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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,762.22, 569,923.70 and 180,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,762.22, 569,923.70 and 180,083.28 is: 270,257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,762.22 : 569,923.70 = 180,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,762.22/569,923.70 = 180,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,762.22x = 569,923.70 × 180,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,762.22x = 102,633,729,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,633,729,245.74/379,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,257.87

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