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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,965.53, 271,361.88 and 106,108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,965.53, 271,361.88 and 106,108.47 is: 159,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,965.53 : 271,361.88 = 106,108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,965.53/271,361.88 = 106,108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,965.53x = 271,361.88 × 106,108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,965.53x = 28,793,793,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,793,903.12/180,965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,112.04

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