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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,009.60, 270,014.40 and 109,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,009.60, 270,014.40 and 109,150.80 is: 163,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,009.60 : 270,014.40 = 109,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,009.60/270,014.40 = 109,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,009.60x = 270,014.40 × 109,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,009.60x = 29,472,287,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,287,771.52/180,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,726.20

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