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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,868.60, 271,302.90 and 133,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,868.60, 271,302.90 and 133,629.40 is: 200,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,868.60 : 271,302.90 = 133,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,868.60/271,302.90 = 133,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,868.60x = 271,302.90 × 133,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,868.60x = 36,254,043,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254,043,745.26/180,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,444.10

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