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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,677.56, 697,057.92 and 180,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,677.56, 697,057.92 and 180,361.44 is: 270,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,677.56 : 697,057.92 = 180,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,677.56/697,057.92 = 180,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,677.56x = 697,057.92 × 180,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,677.56x = 125,722,370,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,722,370,214.61/464,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,558.30

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