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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,433.31, 270,573.66 and 54,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,433.31, 270,573.66 and 54,091.53 is: 81,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,433.31 : 270,573.66 = 54,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,433.31/270,573.66 = 54,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,433.31x = 270,573.66 × 54,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,433.31x = 14,635,743,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635,743,247.10/180,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,114.42

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