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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,936.40, 271,404.60 and 166,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,936.40, 271,404.60 and 166,939.60 is: 250,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,936.40 : 271,404.60 = 166,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,936.40/271,404.60 = 166,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,936.40x = 271,404.60 × 166,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,936.40x = 45,308,175,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,175,362.16/180,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,409.40

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