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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,768.64, 832,239.36 and 180,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,768.64, 832,239.36 and 180,704.64 is: 271,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,768.64 : 832,239.36 = 180,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,768.64/832,239.36 = 180,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,768.64x = 832,239.36 × 180,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,768.64x = 150,389,513,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,389,513,942.63/554,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,085.10

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