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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,030.76, 847,577.72 and 180,813.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,030.76, 847,577.72 and 180,813.13 is: 271,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,030.76 : 847,577.72 = 180,813.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,030.76/847,577.72 = 180,813.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,030.76x = 847,577.72 × 180,813.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,030.76x = 153,253,178,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,253,178,804.55/565,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,229.80

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