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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,673.68, 271,008.06 and 56,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,673.68, 271,008.06 and 56,014.68 is: 84,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,673.68 : 271,008.06 = 56,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,673.68/271,008.06 = 56,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,673.68x = 271,008.06 × 56,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,673.68x = 15,180,429,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,429,758.32/180,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,021.26

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