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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,766.43, 271,148.22 and 54,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,766.43, 271,148.22 and 54,406.13 is: 81,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,766.43 : 271,148.22 = 54,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,766.43/271,148.22 = 54,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,766.43x = 271,148.22 × 54,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,766.43x = 14,752,123,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752,123,950.85/180,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,608.76

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