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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,245.80, 607,868.70 and 180,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,245.80, 607,868.70 and 180,713.80 is: 271,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,245.80 : 607,868.70 = 180,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,245.80/607,868.70 = 180,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,245.80x = 607,868.70 × 180,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,245.80x = 109,850,262,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,850,262,678.06/405,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,070.70

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