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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,627.28, 1,068,854.88 and 180,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,627.28, 1,068,854.88 and 180,153 is: 270,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,627.28 : 1,068,854.88 = 180,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,627.28/1,068,854.88 = 180,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,627.28x = 1,068,854.88 × 180,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,627.28x = 192,557,413,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,557,413,196.64/712,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,207.75

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