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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,347.70, 831,521.55 and 180,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,347.70, 831,521.55 and 180,370.70 is: 270,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,347.70 : 831,521.55 = 180,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,347.70/831,521.55 = 180,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,347.70x = 831,521.55 × 180,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,347.70x = 149,982,124,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,982,124,038.59/554,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,556.05

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