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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,046.51, 271,086.57 and 180,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,046.51, 271,086.57 and 180,056.70 is: 268,123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,046.51 : 271,086.57 = 180,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,046.51/271,086.57 = 180,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,046.51x = 271,086.57 × 180,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,046.51x = 48,810,953,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810,953,208.52/182,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,123.53

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