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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,373.49, 698,095.60 and 180,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,373.49, 698,095.60 and 180,941.84 is: 271,426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,373.49 : 698,095.60 = 180,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,373.49/698,095.60 = 180,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,373.49x = 698,095.60 × 180,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,373.49x = 126,314,702,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,314,702,052.73/465,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,426.51

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