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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,881.64, 270,005.07 and 167,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,881.64, 270,005.07 and 167,540.94 is: 250,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,881.64 : 270,005.07 = 167,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,881.64/270,005.07 = 167,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,881.64x = 270,005.07 × 167,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,881.64x = 45,236,903,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,903,860.84/180,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,091.19

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