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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,223.76, 270,485.40 and 96,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,223.76, 270,485.40 and 96,075.92 is: 144,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,223.76 : 270,485.40 = 96,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,223.76/270,485.40 = 96,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,223.76x = 270,485.40 × 96,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,223.76x = 25,987,133,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,133,651.57/180,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,193.72

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