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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,185.76, 269,608.98 and 113,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,185.76, 269,608.98 and 113,313.24 is: 169,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,185.76 : 269,608.98 = 113,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,185.76/269,608.98 = 113,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,185.76x = 269,608.98 × 113,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,185.76x = 30,550,267,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550,267,056.90/180,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,548.73

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