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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,426.93, 776,269.56 and 180,472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,426.93, 776,269.56 and 180,472.42 is: 270,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,426.93 : 776,269.56 = 180,472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,426.93/776,269.56 = 180,472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,426.93x = 776,269.56 × 180,472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,426.93x = 140,095,246,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,095,246,065.54/517,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,753.68

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