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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,900.32, 744,167.28 and 180,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,900.32, 744,167.28 and 180,327.20 is: 270,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,900.32 : 744,167.28 = 180,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,900.32/744,167.28 = 180,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,900.32x = 744,167.28 × 180,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,900.32x = 134,193,601,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193,601,934.02/495,900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,606.00

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