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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,180.19, 760,602.96 and 306,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,180.19, 760,602.96 and 306,180.83 is: 422,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,180.19 : 760,602.96 = 306,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,180.19/760,602.96 = 306,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,180.19x = 760,602.96 × 306,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,180.19x = 232,882,042,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,882,042,160.85/551,180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,515.26

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