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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,271.16, 270,012.60 and 91,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,271.16, 270,012.60 and 91,372.04 is: 136,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,271.16 : 270,012.60 = 91,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,271.16/270,012.60 = 91,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,271.16x = 270,012.60 × 91,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,271.16x = 24,671,602,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,602,087.70/180,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,858.29

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