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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,100.96, 270,066.62 and 105,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,100.96, 270,066.62 and 105,242.74 is: 157,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,100.96 : 270,066.62 = 105,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,100.96/270,066.62 = 105,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,100.96x = 270,066.62 × 105,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,100.96x = 28,422,551,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,551,071.34/180,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,814.55

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