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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,216.55, 270,148.26 and 100,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,216.55, 270,148.26 and 100,292.63 is: 150,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,216.55 : 270,148.26 = 100,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,216.55/270,148.26 = 100,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,216.55x = 270,148.26 × 100,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,216.55x = 27,093,880,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,880,030.26/180,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,340.69

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