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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,870.84, 271,250.76 and 125,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,870.84, 271,250.76 and 125,069.52 is: 187,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,870.84 : 271,250.76 = 125,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,870.84/271,250.76 = 125,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,870.84x = 271,250.76 × 125,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,870.84x = 33,925,202,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925,202,352.84/180,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,565.90

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