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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,875.13, 271,076.17 and 74,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,875.13, 271,076.17 and 74,134.11 is: 111,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,875.13 : 271,076.17 = 74,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,875.13/271,076.17 = 74,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,875.13x = 271,076.17 × 74,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,875.13x = 20,095,990,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095,990,605.16/180,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,104.22

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