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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,024.77, 775,558.01 and 180,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,024.77, 775,558.01 and 180,099.48 is: 270,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,024.77 : 775,558.01 = 180,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,024.77/775,558.01 = 180,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,024.77x = 775,558.01 × 180,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,024.77x = 139,677,594,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,677,594,310.84/517,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,156.48

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