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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,955.80, 271,692.90 and 102,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,955.80, 271,692.90 and 102,223.80 is: 153,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,955.80 : 271,692.90 = 102,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,955.80/271,692.90 = 102,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,955.80x = 271,692.90 × 102,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,955.80x = 27,773,480,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,480,671.02/180,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,482.12

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