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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,512.20, 645,537.90 and 180,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,512.20, 645,537.90 and 180,912.20 is: 271,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,512.20 : 645,537.90 = 180,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,512.20/645,537.90 = 180,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,512.20x = 645,537.90 × 180,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,512.20x = 116,785,681,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,785,681,672.38/430,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,271.48

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