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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,009.80, 270,014.70 and 130,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,009.80, 270,014.70 and 130,437.80 is: 195,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,009.80 : 270,014.70 = 130,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,009.80/270,014.70 = 130,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,009.80x = 270,014.70 × 130,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,009.80x = 35,220,123,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,123,435.66/180,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,656.70

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