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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,720.34, 271,245.69 and 92,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,720.34, 271,245.69 and 92,035.06 is: 138,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,720.34 : 271,245.69 = 92,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,720.34/271,245.69 = 92,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,720.34x = 271,245.69 × 92,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,720.34x = 24,964,113,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964,113,353.89/180,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,136.71

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