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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,448.08, 270,670.68 and 141,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,448.08, 270,670.68 and 141,038.34 is: 211,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,448.08 : 270,670.68 = 141,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,448.08/270,670.68 = 141,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,448.08x = 270,670.68 × 141,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,448.08x = 38,174,943,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174,943,393.87/180,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,556.38

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