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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,430.42, 270,571.64 and 54,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,430.42, 270,571.64 and 54,026.14 is: 81,017.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,430.42 : 270,571.64 = 54,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,430.42/270,571.64 = 54,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,430.42x = 270,571.64 × 54,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,430.42x = 14,617,941,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,941,302.67/180,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,017.06

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