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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,413.42, 270,545.96 and 54,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,413.42, 270,545.96 and 54,009.02 is: 80,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,413.42 : 270,545.96 = 54,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,413.42/270,545.96 = 54,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,413.42x = 270,545.96 × 54,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,413.42x = 14,611,920,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611,920,946.85/180,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,991.32

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