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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,505.78, 570,764.25 and 180,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,505.78, 570,764.25 and 180,846.54 is: 271,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,505.78 : 570,764.25 = 180,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,505.78/570,764.25 = 180,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,505.78x = 570,764.25 × 180,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,505.78x = 103,220,739,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,220,739,768.20/380,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,272.46

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