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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,091.63, 691,697.93 and 180,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,091.63, 691,697.93 and 180,572.43 is: 270,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,091.63 : 691,697.93 = 180,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,091.63/691,697.93 = 180,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,091.63x = 691,697.93 × 180,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,091.63x = 124,901,575,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,901,575,143.21/461,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,882.33

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