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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,036.95, 697,283.92 and 180,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,036.95, 697,283.92 and 180,394.89 is: 270,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,036.95 : 697,283.92 = 180,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,036.95/697,283.92 = 180,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,036.95x = 697,283.92 × 180,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,036.95x = 125,786,455,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,786,455,596.18/465,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,487.02

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