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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,607.79, 831,911.69 and 180,630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,607.79, 831,911.69 and 180,630.79 is: 270,946.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,607.79 : 831,911.69 = 180,630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,607.79/831,911.69 = 180,630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,607.79x = 831,911.69 × 180,630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,607.79x = 150,268,860,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,268,860,712.22/554,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,946.18

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