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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,015.60, 607,523.40 and 180,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,015.60, 607,523.40 and 180,375.60 is: 270,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,015.60 : 607,523.40 = 180,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,015.60/607,523.40 = 180,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,015.60x = 607,523.40 × 180,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,015.60x = 109,582,397,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,582,397,789.04/405,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,563.40

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