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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,119.44, 270,256.92 and 96,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,119.44, 270,256.92 and 96,996.88 is: 145,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,119.44 : 270,256.92 = 96,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,119.44/270,256.92 = 96,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,119.44x = 270,256.92 × 96,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,119.44x = 26,214,078,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214,078,038.41/180,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,537.19

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