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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,814.08, 271,220.04 and 98,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,814.08, 271,220.04 and 98,232.96 is: 147,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,814.08 : 271,220.04 = 98,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,814.08/271,220.04 = 98,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,814.08x = 271,220.04 × 98,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,814.08x = 26,642,747,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642,747,340.52/180,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,348.85

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