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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,662.96, 271,008.48 and 54,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,662.96, 271,008.48 and 54,293.36 is: 81,444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,662.96 : 271,008.48 = 54,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,662.96/271,008.48 = 54,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,662.96x = 271,008.48 × 54,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,662.96x = 14,713,960,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,713,960,967.69/180,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,444.26

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