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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,252.16, 750,106.08 and 180,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,252.16, 750,106.08 and 180,360.48 is: 270,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,252.16 : 750,106.08 = 180,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,252.16/750,106.08 = 180,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,252.16x = 750,106.08 × 180,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,252.16x = 135,289,492,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,289,492,639.72/500,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,442.60

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