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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,978.24, 655,450.88 and 180,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,978.24, 655,450.88 and 180,804 is: 271,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,978.24 : 655,450.88 = 180,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,978.24/655,450.88 = 180,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,978.24x = 655,450.88 × 180,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,978.24x = 118,508,140,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508,140,907.52/436,978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,199.18

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