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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,026.24, 775,560.21 and 180,100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,026.24, 775,560.21 and 180,100.97 is: 270,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,026.24 : 775,560.21 = 180,100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,026.24/775,560.21 = 180,100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,026.24x = 775,560.21 × 180,100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,026.24x = 139,679,142,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,679,142,236.60/517,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,158.71

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