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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,116.80, 270,175.20 and 145,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,116.80, 270,175.20 and 145,124.80 is: 217,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,116.80 : 270,175.20 = 145,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,116.80/270,175.20 = 145,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,116.80x = 270,175.20 × 145,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,116.80x = 39,209,121,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,121,864.96/180,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,687.20

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