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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,553.24, 669,851.74 and 180,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,553.24, 669,851.74 and 180,280.52 is: 270,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,553.24 : 669,851.74 = 180,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,553.24/669,851.74 = 180,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,553.24x = 669,851.74 × 180,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,553.24x = 120,761,220,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,761,220,010.11/446,553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,429.61

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