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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,769.64, 832,240.86 and 180,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,769.64, 832,240.86 and 180,705.64 is: 271,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,769.64 : 832,240.86 = 180,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,769.64/832,240.86 = 180,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,769.64x = 832,240.86 × 180,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,769.64x = 150,390,617,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,390,617,240.45/554,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,086.60

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