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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,555.92, 270,833.60 and 54,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,555.92, 270,833.60 and 54,196.04 is: 81,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,555.92 : 270,833.60 = 54,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,555.92/270,833.60 = 54,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,555.92x = 270,833.60 × 54,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,555.92x = 14,678,108,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,108,618.94/180,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,293.98

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