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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,238.90, 270,521.76 and 96,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,238.90, 270,521.76 and 96,069.76 is: 144,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,238.90 : 270,521.76 = 96,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,238.90/270,521.76 = 96,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,238.90x = 270,521.76 × 96,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,238.90x = 25,988,960,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,960,557.98/180,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,191.74

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