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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,265.70, 831,485.67 and 180,201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,265.70, 831,485.67 and 180,201.22 is: 270,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,265.70 : 831,485.67 = 180,201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,265.70/831,485.67 = 180,201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,265.70x = 831,485.67 × 180,201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,265.70x = 149,834,732,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,834,732,146.52/554,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,330.15

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