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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,607.16, 570,923.70 and 180,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,607.16, 570,923.70 and 180,824.44 is: 271,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,607.16 : 570,923.70 = 180,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,607.16/570,923.70 = 180,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,607.16x = 570,923.70 × 180,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,607.16x = 103,236,958,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,236,958,335.23/380,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,242.82

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