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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,272.34, 831,423.96 and 180,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,272.34, 831,423.96 and 180,295.34 is: 270,448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,272.34 : 831,423.96 = 180,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,272.34/831,423.96 = 180,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,272.34x = 831,423.96 × 180,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,272.34x = 149,901,861,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,901,861,395.23/554,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,448.03

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