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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,049.92, 269,871.36 and 109,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,049.92, 269,871.36 and 109,775.04 is: 164,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,049.92 : 269,871.36 = 109,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,049.92/269,871.36 = 109,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,049.92x = 269,871.36 × 109,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,049.92x = 29,625,139,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625,139,338.85/180,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,538.48

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