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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,005.04, 749,813.76 and 180,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,005.04, 749,813.76 and 180,088.62 is: 270,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,005.04 : 749,813.76 = 180,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,005.04/749,813.76 = 180,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,005.04x = 749,813.76 × 180,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,005.04x = 135,032,922,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,032,922,483.61/500,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,063.13

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