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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,054.66, 374,117.85 and 180,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,054.66, 374,117.85 and 180,414.22 is: 249,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,054.66 : 374,117.85 = 180,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,054.66/374,117.85 = 180,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,054.66x = 374,117.85 × 180,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,054.66x = 67,496,180,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,496,180,095.83/271,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,013.17

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