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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,891.59, 271,390.44 and 81,029.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,891.59, 271,390.44 and 81,029.57 is: 121,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,891.59 : 271,390.44 = 81,029.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,891.59/271,390.44 = 81,029.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,891.59x = 271,390.44 × 81,029.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,891.59x = 21,990,650,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990,650,655.31/180,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,568.12

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