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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,754.38, 841,048.53 and 181,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,754.38, 841,048.53 and 181,708.22 is: 272,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,754.38 : 841,048.53 = 181,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,754.38/841,048.53 = 181,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,754.38x = 841,048.53 × 181,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,754.38x = 152,825,431,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,825,431,319.92/560,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,535.42

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