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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,477.26, 270,982.01 and 100,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,477.26, 270,982.01 and 100,671.15 is: 151,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,477.26 : 270,982.01 = 100,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,477.26/270,982.01 = 100,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,477.26x = 270,982.01 × 100,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,477.26x = 27,280,071,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,071,277.60/180,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,155.17

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