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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,997.08, 743,536.62 and 180,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,997.08, 743,536.62 and 180,369.24 is: 270,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,997.08 : 743,536.62 = 180,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,997.08/743,536.62 = 180,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,997.08x = 743,536.62 × 180,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,997.08x = 134,111,135,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,111,135,061.57/495,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,386.94

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