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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,609.70, 831,914.55 and 180,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,609.70, 831,914.55 and 180,632.70 is: 270,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,609.70 : 831,914.55 = 180,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,609.70/831,914.55 = 180,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,609.70x = 831,914.55 × 180,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,609.70x = 150,270,971,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,270,971,335.79/554,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,949.05

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