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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,184.10, 270,276.15 and 86,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,184.10, 270,276.15 and 86,699.30 is: 130,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,184.10 : 270,276.15 = 86,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,184.10/270,276.15 = 86,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,184.10x = 270,276.15 × 86,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,184.10x = 23,432,753,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,753,011.70/180,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,048.95

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