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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,009.60, 269,625.60 and 148,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,009.60, 269,625.60 and 148,905.60 is: 223,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,009.60 : 269,625.60 = 148,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,009.60/269,625.60 = 148,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,009.60x = 269,625.60 × 148,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,009.60x = 40,148,761,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,148,761,743.36/180,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,036.78

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