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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,502.28, 570,759.01 and 180,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,502.28, 570,759.01 and 180,843.04 is: 271,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,502.28 : 570,759.01 = 180,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,502.28/570,759.01 = 180,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,502.28x = 570,759.01 × 180,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,502.28x = 103,217,794,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,217,794,475.79/380,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,267.22

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