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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,967.61, 271,451.42 and 98,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,967.61, 271,451.42 and 98,023.61 is: 147,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,967.61 : 271,451.42 = 98,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,967.61/271,451.42 = 98,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,967.61x = 271,451.42 × 98,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,967.61x = 26,608,646,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608,646,280.65/180,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,035.41

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