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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,966.53, 271,363.38 and 106,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,966.53, 271,363.38 and 106,109.47 is: 159,113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,966.53 : 271,363.38 = 106,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,966.53/271,363.38 = 106,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,966.53x = 271,363.38 × 106,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,966.53x = 28,794,224,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794,224,429.21/180,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,113.54

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