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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,951.70, 669,909.15 and 180,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,951.70, 669,909.15 and 180,537.30 is: 270,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,951.70 : 669,909.15 = 180,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,951.70/669,909.15 = 180,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,951.70x = 669,909.15 × 180,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,951.70x = 120,943,589,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,943,589,186.30/446,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,596.55

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