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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,523.54, 802,724.89 and 180,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,523.54, 802,724.89 and 180,414.88 is: 270,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,523.54 : 802,724.89 = 180,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,523.54/802,724.89 = 180,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,523.54x = 802,724.89 × 180,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,523.54x = 144,823,514,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,823,514,702.36/535,523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,433.52

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