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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,970.53, 271,369.38 and 106,113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,970.53, 271,369.38 and 106,113.47 is: 159,119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,970.53 : 271,369.38 = 106,113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,970.53/271,369.38 = 106,113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,970.53x = 271,369.38 × 106,113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,970.53x = 28,795,946,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,946,563.55/180,970.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,119.53

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