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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,177.64, 901,782.84 and 180,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,177.64, 901,782.84 and 180,453.56 is: 270,685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,177.64 : 901,782.84 = 180,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,177.64/901,782.84 = 180,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,177.64x = 901,782.84 × 180,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,177.64x = 162,729,923,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,729,923,824.91/601,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,685.26

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