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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,269.82, 831,420.22 and 180,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,269.82, 831,420.22 and 180,292.82 is: 270,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,269.82 : 831,420.22 = 180,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,269.82/831,420.22 = 180,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,269.82x = 831,420.22 × 180,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,269.82x = 149,899,096,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899,096,068.82/554,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,444.27

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