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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,336.14, 810,411.97 and 180,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,336.14, 810,411.97 and 180,457.19 is: 270,654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,336.14 : 810,411.97 = 180,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,336.14/810,411.97 = 180,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,336.14x = 810,411.97 × 180,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,336.14x = 146,244,666,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,244,666,848.56/540,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,654.98

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