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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,522.80, 570,789.80 and 180,863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,522.80, 570,789.80 and 180,863.56 is: 271,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,522.80 : 570,789.80 = 180,863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,522.80/570,789.80 = 180,863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,522.80x = 570,789.80 × 180,863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,522.80x = 103,235,075,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235,075,239.69/380,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,298.00

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