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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,337.23, 810,413.91 and 180,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,337.23, 810,413.91 and 180,467.28 is: 270,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,337.23 : 810,413.91 = 180,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,337.23/810,413.91 = 180,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,337.23x = 810,413.91 × 180,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,337.23x = 146,253,194,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,253,194,011.87/540,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,670.21

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