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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,646.09, 270,983.16 and 54,276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,646.09, 270,983.16 and 54,276.47 is: 81,418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,646.09 : 270,983.16 = 54,276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,646.09/270,983.16 = 54,276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,646.09x = 270,983.16 × 54,276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,646.09x = 14,708,009,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708,009,354.25/180,646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,418.92

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