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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,670.68, 271,003.56 and 56,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,670.68, 271,003.56 and 56,011.68 is: 84,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,670.68 : 271,003.56 = 56,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,670.68/271,003.56 = 56,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,670.68x = 271,003.56 × 56,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,670.68x = 15,179,364,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179,364,681.58/180,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,016.76

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