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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,448.49, 270,671.52 and 141,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,448.49, 270,671.52 and 141,038.75 is: 211,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,448.49 : 270,671.52 = 141,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,448.49/270,671.52 = 141,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,448.49x = 270,671.52 × 141,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,448.49x = 38,175,172,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,172,841.40/180,448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,557.18

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