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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,000.10, 270,000.15 and 96,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,000.10, 270,000.15 and 96,019.30 is: 144,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,000.10 : 270,000.15 = 96,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,000.10/270,000.15 = 96,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,000.10x = 270,000.15 × 96,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,000.10x = 25,925,225,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925,225,402.90/180,000.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,028.95

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