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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,662.24, 271,255.80 and 133,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,662.24, 271,255.80 and 133,423.04 is: 200,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,662.24 : 271,255.80 = 133,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,662.24/271,255.80 = 133,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,662.24x = 271,255.80 × 133,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,662.24x = 36,191,773,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191,773,453.63/180,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,328.38

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