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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,233.88, 270,514.24 and 96,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,233.88, 270,514.24 and 96,064.76 is: 144,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,233.88 : 270,514.24 = 96,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,233.88/270,514.24 = 96,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,233.88x = 270,514.24 × 96,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,233.88x = 25,986,885,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,986,885,542.18/180,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,184.24

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