Home / 180,936.46-271,828.78-170,711.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,936.46, 271,828.78 and 170,711.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,936.46, 271,828.78 and 170,711.66 is: 256,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,936.46 : 271,828.78 = 170,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,936.46/271,828.78 = 170,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,936.46x = 271,828.78 × 170,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,936.46x = 46,404,342,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,404,342,522.37/180,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,467.61

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.