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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,702.63, 832,119.57 and 180,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,702.63, 832,119.57 and 180,725.63 is: 271,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,702.63 : 832,119.57 = 180,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,702.63/832,119.57 = 180,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,702.63x = 832,119.57 × 180,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,702.63x = 150,385,329,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,385,329,362.98/554,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,109.82

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