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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,460.93, 775,909.66 and 180,410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,460.93, 775,909.66 and 180,410.97 is: 270,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,460.93 : 775,909.66 = 180,410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,460.93/775,909.66 = 180,410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,460.93x = 775,909.66 × 180,410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,460.93x = 139,982,614,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,982,614,392.97/517,460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,518.23

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