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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,961.46, 691,383.87 and 180,675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,961.46, 691,383.87 and 180,675.54 is: 270,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,961.46 : 691,383.87 = 180,675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,961.46/691,383.87 = 180,675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,961.46x = 691,383.87 × 180,675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,961.46x = 124,916,154,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,916,154,059.54/460,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,990.45

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