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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,010.80, 270,016.20 and 101,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,010.80, 270,016.20 and 101,278.80 is: 151,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,010.80 : 270,016.20 = 101,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,010.80/270,016.20 = 101,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,010.80x = 270,016.20 × 101,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,010.80x = 27,346,916,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,916,716.56/180,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,918.20

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