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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,230.95, 270,318.07 and 113,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,230.95, 270,318.07 and 113,466.70 is: 170,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,230.95 : 270,318.07 = 113,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,230.95/270,318.07 = 113,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,230.95x = 270,318.07 × 113,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,230.95x = 30,672,099,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672,099,353.27/180,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,182.20

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