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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.70, 269,460.45 and 152,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.70, 269,460.45 and 152,165.10 is: 227,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.70 : 269,460.45 = 152,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.70/269,460.45 = 152,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.70x = 269,460.45 × 152,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.70x = 41,002,476,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,476,320.30/180,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,590.88

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