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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,152.51, 270,267.03 and 53,802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,152.51, 270,267.03 and 53,802.63 is: 80,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,152.51 : 270,267.03 = 53,802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,152.51/270,267.03 = 53,802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,152.51x = 270,267.03 × 53,802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,152.51x = 14,541,077,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,077,016.29/180,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,715.38

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