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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,017.64, 374,066.46 and 180,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,017.64, 374,066.46 and 180,377.44 is: 248,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,017.64 : 374,066.46 = 180,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,017.64/374,066.46 = 180,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,017.64x = 374,066.46 × 180,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,017.64x = 67,473,150,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,473,150,444.66/271,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,962.21

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