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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,031.76, 847,579.22 and 180,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,031.76, 847,579.22 and 180,814.13 is: 271,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,031.76 : 847,579.22 = 180,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,031.76/847,579.22 = 180,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,031.76x = 847,579.22 × 180,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,031.76x = 153,254,299,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,254,299,270.38/565,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,231.30

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