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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,233.13, 802,849.69 and 180,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,233.13, 802,849.69 and 180,217.42 is: 270,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,233.13 : 802,849.69 = 180,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,233.13/802,849.69 = 180,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,233.13x = 802,849.69 × 180,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,233.13x = 144,687,497,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,687,497,997.75/535,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,326.13

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