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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,906.60, 832,359.90 and 180,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,906.60, 832,359.90 and 180,929.60 is: 271,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,906.60 : 832,359.90 = 180,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,906.60/832,359.90 = 180,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,906.60x = 832,359.90 × 180,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,906.60x = 150,598,543,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,598,543,763.04/554,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,394.40

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